Senior - Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Senior for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Sunday – Thursday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: - The pay range listed reflects both titles. - Additional components of compensation may include: - Weekend differential - Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants Be part of something remarkable Help transform the lives of pediatric patients by equipping them with the essential tools to find their voices and confidently advocate for their own needs. We are seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to: - Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the acute care, inpatient rehab, and NICU settings in the domains of swallow, speech, language and cognition. - Strong interest in the pediatric rehabilitation population and an interest in taking a leading role in rehab program development and expansion is preferred. - Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans. - Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center. - Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others. UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 240,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Qualifications - Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited graduate program Required Work Experience - Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required - 7 years or more of clinical experience post Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required - Experience in diagnostics specific to area of specialty Required - Experience in providing therapy in the relevant area of specialty (e.g. speech, language, cognition, voice, airway, resonance, or swallow therapy) Required - Experience supervising a learner Required - Contribution to local or national professional boards and committees (such as ASHA or state-level speech and hearing associations) Preferred - Record of presentation at national and regional professional conferences Preferred - Record of leadership in program development/quality improvement initiatives Preferred - Interest in and/or history of seeking mentorship in developing leadership skills Preferred Licenses & Certifications - WI Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license Upon Hire Required - ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) or eligible for certification Upon Hire Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required - Board Certification in Area of Specialty if available (e.g. BCSS for swallow subspecialty) Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond. View Full Job Description View Full Job Description - Advanced UW Hospital and Clinics benefits /n/n UW Health Job ID 46406. Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologist / Senior Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatrics About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits

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