Speech/Language Pathologist

+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Holistic Patient Care: Evaluate and design personalized treatment plans for patients with diverse speech, language, and swallowing needs.
• Evidence-Based Intervention: Utilize advanced clinical techniques and creative therapy interventions tailored to each patient's unique recovery journey.
• Empowerment through Education: Act as a dedicated advocate and educator, guiding patients and their families through the complexities of their treatment and recovery.
• Clinical Excellence: Maintain precise clinical documentation and collaborate on performance improvement initiatives to ensure we are always providing the highest standard of care.
• Seamless Transitions: Orchestrate thoughtful discharge planning, ensuring patients leave our care with a clear roadmap and the community support resources they need to thrive.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Wisconsin Hearing and Speech Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Acute and Inpatient Experience Preferred: While we value a diverse clinical background, prior experience in an Inpatient Rehabilitation setting is a significant plus.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.