Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric Outpatient - 100% FTE, Day - UW Health Rehabilitation Clinic (11586) at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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We are seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Clinical Speech Language Pathologist to:

• Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in an outpatient setting in the domains of swallow, speech, language and cognition.


• Have interest and some experience with feeding and swallowing difficulties in young children.


• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.


• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care as part of a primary and specialty care academic medical center.  


• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

Education:
Minimum - Master’s level degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders.

Work Experience:
Minimum - Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship.
Preferred - Experience in a medical setting as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Wisconsin state license (or eligible) to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC - SLP). Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator within 3 months of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.


• Organization, independence, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

Physical Requirements:
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work day shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some earlier start times could be 7:00 am or 7:30 am. No weekends or holidays are required. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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