Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab

HCA Healthcare•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Speech Therapist (SLP) provides skilled, evidence-based care to help inpatient rehabilitation patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. The role supports patients’ progress and independence in a collaborative rehabilitation environment, with clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and clinical collaboration across the HCA HealthONE network. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans, documents care, educates patients and families, and coordinates treatment with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers. The position requires the ability to perform evaluations, assessment, treatment planning, and test interpretation. The therapist must be competent in or willing to train for modified barium swallow studies; FEES experience is desired. No travel is required.

Requirements

Valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and a Colorado license, or, for a Clinical Fellow, verification of certification initiation and a valid ASHA account number.
Clinical Fellows must complete the Clinical Fellowship Year within 15 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Ability to perform evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, and test interpretation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Competence in modified barium swallow studies or willingness to train and obtain competency.
Required credentials listed with deadlines: CCC-SLP within 18 months of employment start date and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology within 18 months of employment start date.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Hospital or rehabilitation experience preferred.
FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow) experience desired.

Responsibilities

Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation.
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
Educate patients and families about therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to coordinate care and support smooth transitions.
Perform evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, and test interpretation.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.