Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult Swallow at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some earlier start days (7:30am). Occasional legal holiday coverage required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and work at a nationally known state-of-the-art Voice and Swallow Center. 

We are seeking a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist to:

• Work clinically and academically with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians and speech language pathologists.


• Evaluate and treat inpatient and ambulatory adult swallowing patients with special emphasis on the head and neck cancer population.


• Perform diagnostics including: videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS), flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), manometry, and clinical swallowing assessments.


• Provide voice restoration services for patients with total laryngectomy, including tracheoesophageal puncture prosthesis management.


• Develop new programs and outreach opportunities.


• Contribute to learning experiences for residents, medical students, speech pathologist and clinical fellows. 


• Be involved with clinical research and continuing education.


• Work in a cutting-edge clinical environment at multiple locations throughout UW Health Systems.

Education:

Minimum - Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Work Experience:

Minimum – Experience in diagnostics including acoustics, aerodynamics, stroboscopy, high speed imaging, flexible endoscopy, videofluoroscopy, and/or high resolution manometry. Experience in providing voice, airway, resonance, and swallow therapy depending on area of specialty.

Preferred – Three (3) or more years of experience in subspecialized care within a medical setting (voice, airway, and resonance or swallow depending on area of specialty). Contribution to local or national professional boards and committees (such as ASHA or state-level speech and hearing associations). Record of presentation at national and regional professional conferences.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• WI Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license.


• ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) or eligible for certification.


• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Preferred – BCSS preferred for swallow subspecialty.

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, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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