Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Mauston, WI
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Permanent- WI - Speech Therapist - Mauston

Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy

Subspecialty(s): Speech Therapist

Facility Salary: $69,000.00 to $98,000.00

General Information:

Job title: Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend rotation: None required

Holiday rotation: None required

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform direct patient care: assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete patient documentation, including initial evaluations, plans of care, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Contact insurance companies regarding benefits.
• Prepare for evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Provide education to staff, including nurses, physicians, dietitians, and food service workers, regarding results and recommendations following evaluations and providing guidance based on the most up-to-date research.
• Create in-service presentations and educational opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers in order to provide patient-centered treatment.
• Clean treatment rooms following sessions.
• Provide reminder calls to patients.
• Aid patients and families in navigating the hospital.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Professional degree in speech language pathology required.
• Masters degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in the state of WI.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred. Experience in a hospital setting a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Strong assessment and planning skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.