Speech Language Pathologist - Acute

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Speech‑Language Pathologist – Acute Care Madison, WI | Onsite Do meaningful work every day as a Speech‑Language Pathologist on our acute care team. In this role, you’ll help patients regain communication and swallowing function during critical points in their care—partnering closely with physicians, nurses, and therapy colleagues to support safe recovery and successful discharge. This is a fully onsite role with no on‑call requirement, offering hands‑on clinical impact, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to grow your acute care expertise. New grads are welcome. If you’re passionate about patient‑centered care and want your skills to make an immediate difference, we’d love to connect.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• New grads are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services.
• Provides information regarding appropriate support programs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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