13686BR

Speech Pathologist; Inpatient Therapy; 0.0 FTE, Day Shift

HSP Acute Care Therapies

Meriter Hospital

Per Diem Non-Benefit Eligible

Job Description

We are seekinga dynamic Speech Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Acute Care TherapyTeam.  At UnityPoint Health – Meriter Therapy patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values ofFoster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunityin our daily work.  We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program, a clinical career ladder for therapists to build upon their clinical and leadership skills, and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships.  Our therapy team also actively participates in shared governance, a leadership structure that ensures clinical decision making is a collaborative process that promotes future growth and advancement.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team –We’ve been named aTop 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture –At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experiencea cultureguided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

• Benefits –Our competitiveTotal Rewardsprogram offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development– We believe equipping you with support anddevelopment opportunitiesis an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement– Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

• Work within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
• Provide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
• Remain up to date with department operational changes and workflows (regularly review emails, communications, meeting minutes, etc.).
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible with schedule to support the team with coverage needs and patient census changes.

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Pathology Program.
• ASHA certification.
• WI Speech Language Pathologist license.
• Experience working in an acute care setting.
• Specific skills: Swallow evaluation (video swallow experience preferred but not required), hospital setting, language evaluation.

FTE

0.0

Work Schedule

Minimum 2 days availability per month; scheduled as needed.

Hours Per Week

0-40

Weekends

Yes

Compensation

$45.00/hour

Site Address

202 South Park Street

City

Madison

Zip Code

53715