Speech and Language Pathologist

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients’ speech, language, cognitive, voice, hearing, and swallowing needs, tailoring services to age-specific needs and expected outcomes. The role develops and implements plans of care in coordination with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members; educates patients and care partners; and maintains accurate records and participates in care coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or a related field.
• Current full Wyoming Speech/Language Pathologist license from the Wyoming State Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists, or a current provisional Wyoming license with a full license acquired within two years of the start date.
• Complete Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of the start date.
• For Home Health: valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill to promote excellence in patient services, community outreach, and professional growth through continuing education.
• Ability to function independently and on an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work as a team player and serve as a role model.
• Ability to perform necessary calculations and interpret data used in patient treatments.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ communication, gross hearing for speech, cognitive-linguistic function, and swallowing efficiency using appropriate accepted or standardized assessment materials.
• Develop plans of care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families addressing needs such as receptive and expressive language, cognition, speech production, voice disorders, laryngeal speech, fluency, dysphagia, and augmentative communication.
• Implement treatment according to evaluations and treatment plans.
• Educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members about the speech therapy program.
• Maintain accurate, current records and reports in accordance with agency policy, and attend interdisciplinary meetings to update plans of care.
• Coordinate treatment with other disciplines and team members, participate in clinical staffing, and provide or seek input on patient care.
• Attend Physical Rehabilitation Services and multidisciplinary team meetings as indicated for patient coordination.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• 21 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dedicated loan forgiveness advisory service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time