Speech Therapist

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Speech Therapist provides diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages with communicative, cognitive and dysphagia disorders.

HOURS: Full Time; 0.75 FTE or 60 hours per pay period. Day Shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech therapy standards and practices normally acquired through a minimum completion of a Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• A minor in psychology, special education, learning disabilities and/or general science beneficial.
• Previous work experience in a clinical or hospital setting with a caseload predominantly of adult neurologically impaired patients.
• Two to five years experience in an acute care hospital beneficial.
• State of Wisconsin or Michigan Speech-Language Pathology license (Business Unit Specific) .
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Accreditation in area of specialty beneficial.
• Cognitive requirements including a high level of problem solving, reasoning and organization skills, along with excellent reception and expressive skills necessary

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is a 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Michigan, with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and philanthropic foundation.

This is one of three hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family: joining Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
* CPR or BLS