Speech Pathologist

Position Description:

Are you a dynamic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist eager to make a difference? The Wisconsin Institute for Neuroscience (WINS) at the Medical College of Wisconsin is looking for a full-time licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our innovative Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders (BRAVE) Program. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive cognitive-communication assessments and interventions to military veterans and first responders who have experienced mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Learn more about our program: BRAVE Program at MCW

Your Role

• Conduct cognitive-communication assessments and interventions, addressing speech, voice, and swallowing disorders as clinically indicated
• Provide direct evaluation and therapy within an interdisciplinary care team, working closely with physicians, behavioral health experts, and allied health providers
• Educate patients and families on treatment processes, cognitive strategies, and communication techniques to improve quality of life
• Develop customized treatment plans to help patients regain cognitive and communication function, promoting independence
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary team meetings, program development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to research and education efforts in best practices for speech-language pathology in TBI care

Preferred Schedule:



0730 - 1600

Position Requirements:

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with TBI
• Licensure: Wisconsin State Speech Pathology License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience: Working with active-duty military service members or veterans
• Expertise: High-cognitive functional therapy, auditory-related impairments, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation

Key Traits for Success

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team
• Compassionate approach toward patients experiencing TBI-related communication challenges
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about military culture

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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