Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow
About The Position
Emplify Health by Gundersen has an available opportunity for a new graduate with a Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders to join our team to complete your Clinical Fellowship Year (13 months) with us in La Crosse, WI. Must have an interest in working with adults in an inpatient hospital setting. Primary responsibilities include providing evaluation and treatment services to patients on our acute care units and recently renovated CARF Certified 20-bed adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. As a Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow (SLPF) you will evaluate and assess individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions impacting language, motor speech, cognition, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice, and dysphagia. In coordination with the referring provider and other clinical staff, you will develop a plan of care and provide treatment techniques and interventions to restore and improve function in alignment with relevant state Speech and Language Pathology Practice Standards. The SLPF will be mentored by an individual holding American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification in Speech and Language Pathology and will adhere to the Clinical Fellowship standards set by ASHA. During your Clinical Fellowship Year, you will gain competency with tests/protocols for language impairment, motor speech disorders, cognitive impairment, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice disorders, and dysphagia as well as proficiency with video fluoroscopy. Our Speech Therapy team consists of 10 SLPs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Communicative Disorders
- Speech-Language Pathologist Wisconsin Temporary License (SPEECH PTH)
- Skilled in serving patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurogenic diseases/disorders is required
Responsibilities
- evaluate and assess individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions impacting language, motor speech, cognition, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice, and dysphagia
- develop a plan of care and provide treatment techniques and interventions to restore and improve function in alignment with relevant state Speech and Language Pathology Practice Standards
- adhere to the Clinical Fellowship standards set by ASHA
- gain competency with tests/protocols for language impairment, motor speech disorders, cognitive impairment, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice disorders, and dysphagia as well as proficiency with video fluoroscopy
Benefits
- Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
- A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
- Strong onboarding and mentoring program for new staff
- A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
- Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
- Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
