Speech Language Pathologist - Part-time

Children's Wisconsin • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. This position is located at our Kenosha Clinic. Examines, tests, diagnoses, plans, and implements complex treatment programs for pediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication disorders and/or feeding difficulties. Included are developmental speech disorders, language disorders, communication problems due to hearing loss, congenital or acquired neurological disorders, fluency problems, difficulty with social use of language, alternative or augmentative communications systems, rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed, and maintains clinical records according to established procedures.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license with the State of Wisconsin or eligible for gaining license with state of Wisconsin.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of principles of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent development as it relates to communication and swallowing disorders.
• Two years' experience preferred in speech/language techniques and objectives.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech/language pathology or certificate-eligible and retain certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families and other professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in feeding.

Responsibilities

• Examine, test, diagnose, plan, and implement complex treatment programs for pediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication disorders and/or feeding difficulties.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure that recommendations are followed.
• Maintain clinical records according to established procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees