Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) currently seeks a temporary (9-month) full-time licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to work within the MIBH interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on direct patient care, providing exceptional evaluation and intervention within a collaborative clinical care team. The SLP will primarily engage in patient-centered cognitive-communication assessment and intervention, with additional care in speech, voice, and swallowing as clinically indicated. Responsibilities include clinical screening and referral for needs in allied fields, providing clinical treatment and education for patients and family members, promoting improved quality of care by emphasizing strategies to support TBI-related persistent symptom improvement, and participating in collaborative clinical team rounds and decision-making. The position requires upholding ethical standards, patient documentation, and confidentiality as per ASHA, CU-AMC, CU Medicine, and UC Health standards.

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
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels within a dynamic workplace
Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude
Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction and maintain a well-organized work environment
Ability to problem-solve, use good judgement, and work with varied and difficult personalities
Ability to search and critically review best evidence to guide clinical decision making and effectively share knowledge with colleagues as well as communicate relevant findings in appropriate language to the general public
Ability to set objectives, establish priorities and follow initiatives
Ability to work in continually changing conditions
Ability to work under moderate to high levels of stress
Current knowledge of or willingness to learn about military culture
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including the ability to work with a variety of applications

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.