Speech Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Santa Fe, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and dysphagia disorders. Presbyterian is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for an SLP who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care across diverse clinical settings. As a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, the Speech Language Pathologist will: Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing, and dysphagia disorders using evidence‑based therapeutic interventions. Apply a strong understanding of growth and development principles to support patients across the lifespan. Develop and oversee comprehensive rehabilitation plans that address physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and environmental needs. Promote patient and caregiver independence by connecting them with appropriate community and external resources. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Align treatment with established discharge goals and adjust plans throughout the episode of care. Serve as a dedicated patient advocate, ensuring everyone receives compassionate, individualized support. Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient outcomes and departmental operations. committed to providing individualized, patient centered care that celebrates cultural values, family involvement, and advocating for every patient’s wishes. Presbyterian therapists have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Have or qualify to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence
• One to three years experience or Clinical Fellowship eligible

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing, and dysphagia disorders using evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
• Apply a strong understanding of growth and development principles to support patients across the lifespan.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive rehabilitation plans that address physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and environmental needs.
• Promote patient and caregiver independence by connecting them with appropriate community and external resources.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Align treatment with established discharge goals and adjust plans throughout the episode of care.
• Serve as a dedicated patient advocate, ensuring everyone receives compassionate, individualized support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient outcomes and departmental operations.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level