About this role
Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.001000
Standard Hours: 0.01
Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Speech Language Pathologist to treat infants in the Special Care Nursery on an as needed basis - no set schedule or hours for this position.
Job Summary:
The Speech/Language Pathologist provides comprehensive speech therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist also participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
State of Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology is required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) as awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is required or must be obtained within 18 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 3 months of hire.
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Make a meaningful difference at the very beginning of life.
Froedtert Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide specialized care to infants in our Special Care Nursery on an as-needed basis.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced or interested SLP to bring their clinical expertise into a specialized neonatal environment while supporting some of our tiniest and most vulnerable patients and their families.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This is an as-needed position with no set schedule or guaranteed hours, offering flexibility for an SLP who may be looking to supplement their current practice, maintain clinical skills, or expand their experience working with infants in a hospital setting.
You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary care team to provide thoughtful, patient-centered speech and feeding therapy services based on the needs of the Special Care Nursery.
What You’ll Do
Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to infants in the Special Care Nursery.
Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
Implement and document appropriate therapy interventions and patient care plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Support family-centered care through communication, education, and collaboration.
Participate in Rehabilitation Services activities and initiatives designed to enhance patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 3 months of hire.
Ideal Experience:
Experience working with infants, pediatric patients, or in an acute-care hospital setting is highly valued.
Experience or interest in neonatal feeding, swallowing, and developmental care is a plus.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
A compassionate, family-centered approach to patient care.
Why Froedtert Health?
At Froedtert Health, you’ll be part of an innovative academic health network where patient care, education, research, and clinical excellence come together.
Our partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute within a nationally recognized academic healthcare environment.
Depending on eligibility, our team members may have access to:
Paid time off
Career Pathways and Career Tuition Assistance
Continuing education and CEU opportunities
Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Referral bonuses
403(b) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Programs
Adoption Assistance
Healthy Contributions and wellness programs
Care@Work
Moving assistance
Gym, travel, and other employee discounts
A Unique Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact
For an SLP passionate about infant development and family-centered care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a critical time in a child’s earliest days.
If you’re looking for a flexible way to bring your expertise to a specialized hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you.