Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) currently seeks a temporary (9-month) full-time licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who will work within the MIBH interdisciplinary team. The responsibilities of this position focus on direct patient care. The MIBH is an interdisciplinary clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated physical and psychological health conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. The MIBH provides specialized care for people with mild to moderate TBI, who have persistent posttraumatic symptoms, with a primary focus on the provision of subspecialty clinical services for military Veterans, First Responders and active-duty military service members. The MIBH provides comprehensive interdisciplinary intensive outpatient evaluation and treatment integrating novel medical, and complementary-alternative treatment modalities. This position will work entirely within the MIBH but will be assigned to an appropriate academic home department within CU Anschutz.

Requirements

Masters’ (or higher) Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Hold a current ASHA CCC certification
License to practice in State of Colorado or ability to obtain Colorado licensure
Minimum of three years clinical experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, including persistent post-concussive symptomatology

Nice To Haves

Five years’ experience in direct patient care in an outpatient setting
Experience working with active-duty military service members or Veterans
Effective teaming skills and experience working on an interdisciplinary provider team
Advanced certification such as Certified Brain Injury Specialist or ANCDS-BC
Interest/experience with engaging in clinical research
Clinical practice documentation experience utilizing electronic medical record systems such as EPIC

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional direct evaluation and intervention within an interdisciplinary clinical care team, interacting directly with physicians, allied, behavioral health and integrative care providers.
Primarily engage in patient-centered cognitive-communication assessment and intervention, with additional care in speech, voice and swallowing as clinically indicated.
Demonstrate skill in clinical screening and referral for needs in allied fields and services (e.g., Audiology, ENT, Gastroenterology).
Provide clinical treatment and education for patients and family members regarding communication strategies and cognitive strategy support.
Promote improved quality of care across the MIBH by emphasizing understanding and integration of strategies to support foundational components of TBI-related persistent symptom improvement, with a primary focus on cognitive functioning, auditory-related problems, and communication.
Participate in collaborative clinical team rounds, decision making, and administrative staffing.
Successfully communicate with colleagues and staff (both written and verbal), shifting communication style as dictated by the communication partner.
Uphold ASHA, CU-AMC, CU Medicine, and UC Health standards for ethics, patient documentation, confidentiality, and other related procedures.