Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,540/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient Wausau, WI. This position involves providing specialized speech therapy services to adult patients within an inpatient setting. The role requires delivering cognitive evaluations, bedside swallow evaluations, and other therapy interventions as needed, with a focus on adult patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Speech Therapist. The role involves working with adult patients on cognitive and swallowing evaluations, with potential additional responsibilities depending on experience.
- Certifications and Education Requirements: Active Wisconsin licensure; Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology; CCC-A or CCC-SLP certifications.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must be outside 50 miles of the facility.
- Shift Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Shift Hours: 8 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/19/2026
- Additional Information:
- Experience with adult patients, including cognitive and bedside swallow evaluations, is preferred.
- Unbillable low census hours are guaranteed up to 36 hours per week, with potential on-call responsibilities counting toward these hours.
- During flu season, unvaccinated travelers are required to wear masks at all times, with compliance policies in place.
- Scrub color may be any color.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
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You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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