Children's Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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• This position is split between our Milwaukee Main Campus and Forest Home Clinic sites.*

Examines, tests, diagnoses, plans, and implements complex treatment programs for pediatric inpatients and, outpatients with communication disorders and/or feeding difficulties. Included are developmental speech disorders, language disorders, communication problems due to hearing loss, congenital or acquired neurological disorders, fluency problems, difficulty with social use of language, alternative or augmentative communications systems, rehabilitative needs, monitors patient progress, ensures that recommendations are followed, and maintains clinical records according to established procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Background in the areas of child development, speech/language development, audiology, speech disorders (functional and organic), language impairments, neuropathology, feeding/swallowing, and anatomy and physiology as acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license with the State of Wisconsin or eligible for gaining license with state of Wisconsin (if currently licensed in another state).
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent development as it relates to communication and swallowing disorders including, but not limited to: cleft palate and craniofacial disorders, genetic disorders, medical problems resulting in communication or feeding disorders, feeding and swallowing problems, laryngeal/voice disorders, fluency, language disorders, hearing loss, motor speech disorders, and pre-term infants.
• Two years' experience preferred in order to gain comprehensive understanding of speech/language techniques and objectives and to gain expertise necessary to analyze and interpret objective and subjective information obtained through the assessment and treatment process.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech/language pathology as granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or certificate-eligible and retain certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families and other professionals who function in a team environment.

This position requires someone who is bilingual in Spanish.

The role is located at our Milwaukee Main Campus and Forest Home Clinic sites. The schedule is 4 10 hour days. Monday and Friday at Forest Home and Wednesday and Thursday at the Milwaukee Campus.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association, License Speech/Language Pathologist (154) - State of Wisconsin