Speech Therapist II, Home Health

Sutter Health•Salida, CO

7d•$61 - $86

About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

Master's degree; graduate of an accredited speech pathology program.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Licensed Speech Pathologist (SP).
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in a demanding environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency and competencies.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, teamwork and collaboration, customer service, and community relations skills.
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
Communicate effectively with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation.
Monitor patients attentively and deliver competent patient care.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.