Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist (ST)

University Park Care Center•Pueblo, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is at University Park Care Center in Pueblo, Colorado, which provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery. New graduates are welcome to apply, and the center offers a new graduate mentorship program and growth opportunities. The position may involve SLP CCC responsibilities, including establishing, assessing, and modifying functional patient goals and overseeing and evaluating care delivered by SLP Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates. An SLP CFY follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and applicable federal and state guidelines. The role requires timely and accurate charting, appropriate use of therapy software, teamwork, and dependable attendance. Compensation is listed as $40–$52 for full-time work and $50–$55 for PRN work. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus or negotiable tuition reimbursement benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum MS or MA in SLP.
ASHA certification (CCCs), or eligibility for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria; maintain ASHA credentialing once achieved.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
Ability to perform in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
Oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only).
Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines (SLP CFY only).
Chart appropriately and timely.
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable company policies and compliance procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.