Clinical Speech Language Pathologist / Senior Clinical Speech Language Pathologist – Swallow

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist (Swallow) to: Work at a nationally known state of the art Voice and Swallow Center. Evaluate and treat inpatient and ambulatory adult swallowing and head and neck cancer patients. 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. Learn More About Voice and Swallowing Specialists at UW Health UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 240,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited graduate program Required
• Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
• 7 years or more of clinical experience post Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
• Experience in diagnostics specific to area of specialty Required
• Experience in providing therapy in the relevant area of specialty (e.g. speech, language, cognition, voice, airway, resonance, or swallow therapy) Required
• Experience supervising a learner Required
• WI Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license Upon Hire Required
• ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) or eligible for certification Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required

Nice To Haves

• Contribution to local or national professional boards and committees (such as ASHA or state-level speech and hearing associations) Preferred
• Record of presentation at national and regional professional conferences Preferred
• Record of leadership in program development/quality improvement initiatives Preferred
• Interest in and/or history of seeking mentorship in developing leadership skills Preferred
• Board Certification in Area of Specialty if available (e.g. BCSS for swallow subspecialty) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat inpatient and ambulatory adult swallowing and head and neck cancer patients.
• 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.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees