Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System has an opportunity available for a new graduate with a Master's degree in Communicative Disorders to join our team to complete your Clinical Fellowship Year (13 months) with us in La Crosse, WI. We are seeking a Speech Pathologist with interest in working with adults in an inpatient hospital setting.Primary responsibilities include providing evaluation and treatment services to patients on our acute care units and recently renovated CARF Certified 20-bed adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

What You'll Do:

As a Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow (SLPF) you will evaluate and assess individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions impacting language, motor speech, cognition, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice, and dysphagia. In coordination with the referring provider and other clinical staff, you will develop a plan of care and provide treatment techniques and interventions to restore and improve function in alignment with relevant state Speech and Language Pathology Practice Standards. The SLPF will be mentored by an individual holding American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification in Speech and Language Pathology and will adhere to the Clinical Fellowship standards set by ASHA. During your Clinical Fellowship Year you will gain competency with tests/protocols for language impairment, motor speech disorders, cognitive impairment, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice disorders, and dysphagia as well as proficiency with video fluoroscopy. Our Speech Therapy team consists of 10 SLPs.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

• Monday - Friday day shifts, every other Saturday and 1 holiday a year

• Starting salary of $72,500 with applicable weekend differential and holiday pay

• Limited to a term of 13 months for Clinical Fellowship Year. Ongoing employment after completion of the Clinical Fellowship will be a consideration if program growth/patient needs support such, but is not guaranteed

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree in Communicative Disorders

• Speech-Language Pathologist Wisconsin Temporary License (SPEECH PTH)

• Skill in serving patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurogenic diseases/disorders is required

What You'll Get:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• A opportunity to work in a highly collegial environment with multiple disciplines

• Strong onboarding and mentoring program for new staff

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

• Relocation assistance available

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it's more than our practice. It is who we are.

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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