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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.

Aspirus Eagle River Hospital in Eagle River, WI is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our team!

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

HOURS: Part Time or .6 FTE, 48 hours every pay period. Monday – Friday varied day hours. Will float between Eagle River Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center.

Experience/Qualifications

+ Knowledge of speech therapy standards and practices is normally acquired through a minimum completion of a master’s 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 is beneficial.

+ Current Wisconsin and/or Michigan Speech-Language Pathology licensure required.

+ 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 specialty is beneficial.

+ Cognitive requirements include 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 Eagle River Hospital is a first critical access hospital in Wisconsin that proudly cares for Eagle River neighborhoods and surrounding communities. Eagle River Hospital is proud to offer inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), paramedic ambulance team caring for Eagle River residents and surrounding areas. As well as radiology, laboratory, and rehabilitation therapy services. To learn more about Eagle River click here (https://eagleriver.org/about/history/) .

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.

About the Eagle River Community

Welcome to this little slice of heaven we call Eagle River. Home to the World's Largest Chain of 28 Connected Lakes and known as the Snowmobile Capital of the World. We're no stranger to fun. In fact, we're no stranger to anything really. We're a bunch of folks who are down to earth and down for some good times all year round. So, look at all we have to offer. We look forward to your visit.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

* CPR or BLS

* SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Position SPEECH THERAPIST - THERAPY SERVICES

Location

Req ID 94827