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Madison, Wisconsin

Speech Language Pathologist / Senior Speech Language Pathologist - Voice

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

  • The pay range listed reflects both titles.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist / Senior Speech Language

Pathologist - Voice to:

  • Work at a nationally known state of the art Voice and Swallow Center.
  • Work clinically and academically with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians and speech language pathologists.
  • Perform diagnostics including acoustics, aerodynamics, stroboscopy, and flexible endoscopy.
  • Develop new programs and outreach opportunities.
  • Contribute to learning experiences for residents, medical students, speech pathologist and clinical fellows.
  • Be involved with clinical research and continuing education.
  • Work in a cutting-edge clinical environment at multiple locations throughout UW Health Systems.

Learn More About Voice and Swallowing Specialists at UW Health

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 Belonging

UW 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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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Key Responsibilities

The role involves clinical and academic work within a state-of-the-art Voice and Swallow Center, performing specialized diagnostics like stroboscopy and flexible endoscopy. Responsibilities also include developing new programs, engaging in outreach, and contributing to the education of residents and students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Voice DiagnosticsSwallow DiagnosticsMultidisciplinary TeamworkResonance TherapyAirway TherapyCognition TherapySpeech Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist / Senior Speech Language Pathologist - Voice at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

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Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Relocation Assistance