Speech Pathologist in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin at Froedtert South, Inc.

Evaluates patients and formulates individualized treatment program in coordination with physician’s orders. Implements activities designed to restore or improve communicative efficiency of patients with functional or organic speech disorders. Determines need for referral to specialists in medicine, dentistry, etc. Provides in-services when needed to caregivers, to improve their understanding of patient’s problems and enable them to participate in patient’s rehabilitation.

Master’s Degree in: Speech-Language Pathology

Entry Level

Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible for certification upon completion of Clinical Fellowship year.

Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Wisconsin.

Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the abillity to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.

Ability to travel to other service sites.

Provide therapy for all ages, infants to geriatrics, and keep daily record of progress.

Evaluates patients and formulates individualized treatment plan; prepare evaluation report, discharge summary and monthly assessments.

Utilize multi-disciplinary approach when determining patient care.

Provide education to patients, families and caregivers to ensure understanding of patient needs and be able to provide carryover outside of therapy sessions.

Participate in staff department meeting; provide in-services and staffing with families and others involved in patient’s care.