Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)

NorthLakes Community Clinic • Hayward, WI

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works collaboratively with the patient, family, and other providers to support the patient in reaching their fullest potential. Through a holistic approach SLPs help patients develop, recover and maintain speech, voice, fluency, language, swallowing, and feeding skills needed to be able to participate in valued activities and be a successful member of society. Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment. Salary begins at $68,511 + per year depending on experience based on a 1.0 FTE. Position could be 24 to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Electronic Health Record
• Microsoft Office
• Google

Responsibilities

• Prepare for, administer, score, and interpret initial evaluations and re-evaluations including writing a report.
• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty.
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
• Diagnose & Identify treatment options.
• Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
• Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability.
• Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly.
• Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow.
• Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders.
• Review relevant literature, synthesize evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioral health concepts.
• Conduct case management and other administration tasks as needed.
• Provide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care.
• Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the interest of care integration initiatives.
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines.
• Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank
• 403(b) with a 4% employer match
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Wellness reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level