Speech Therapist-PRN (As Needed)$50.83 per hour

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center • Walsenburg, CO

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About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a collaborative healthcare environment while building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about improving communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities while delivering patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy.

Requirements

• Hold a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology (may be dually certified in audiology).
• Hold a valid state license.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration.
• Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
• Required to submit to a two-step PPD test.
• If driving, a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured as a facility driver

Nice To Haves

• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Perform screenings and assessments for appropriate patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and accurately document outcomes
• Communicate patient needs and progress with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers
• Build positive working relationships with facility staff and healthcare professionals
• Participate in care planning meetings, family conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and other rehabilitation professionals
• Help develop and implement innovative therapy programs and techniques
• Educate staff and community members about speech therapy services
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, patient rights, infection control, and safety procedures
• Stay current with industry trends, clinical best practices, and continuing education
• Maintain active state licensure and professional certifications

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity protection
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level