Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow | Gundersen Moundview and St. Joseph's Hospitals

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 at Gundersen Moundview Hospital (Friendship, WI), Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital (Hillsboro, WI), and affiliated clinics working with pediatric and adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Must be willing to commute/travel between locations.

What You'll Do:

As a Speech and Language Pathologist Fellow (SLPF) you will evaluate and assess adult and pediatric 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. You will be provided with frequent onsite supervision from your supervisor and have access to a large department of speech pathologist at the Gundersen La Crosse location.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

• Monday - Friday day shifts, no weekends or holidays

• Starting salary of $72,500

• Evaluate and treat acute patients, swing bed unit, and outpatient adult and pediatric patients at Gundersen Moundview Hospital (Friendship, WI), Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital (Hillsboro, WI), and affiliated clinics. Commute/travel is required

• 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

• Prior pediatric experience preferred

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

• 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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