Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist [ST] - Clinical Fellow [CF]

Valley View Villa•Fort Morgan, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley View Villa of Life Care Centers of America is a high-performing skilled nursing community offering a supportive, empowering environment for clinicians and caregivers. As part of a nationwide network of nearly 200 facilities across 26 states, our team benefits from strong organizational support while maintaining a close-knit, resident-focused culture. Our facility proudly holds a 5-Star CMS rating and a 5-Star Quality Measures rating, and was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2026 as a High-Performing center in both Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care. We offer flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance, an in-house rehab program providing a collaborative and empowering therapy environment, and advancement pathways within a large, supportive network. We foster a strong team culture.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP).
ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing.
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only).
Must be able to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
Chart appropriately and timely.
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.