Compassionate Speech Therapist for Senior Care

Sweetwater Care; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO

Tapcheck

Training & Career development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment in a skilled nursing setting. You will work under the manager/director, delivering comprehensive speech-language pathology services.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure (or in process), and current BLS certification. Experience in SNF is preferred; HIPAA compliance and leadership ability are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or in the process of licensure in this state.
• Current basic Life Support certification in accordance with state regulations.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility (preferred).
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and maintain confidentiality.
• HIPAA compliance awareness and handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Carry out patient care plans and progression within established care plans.
• Perform tests and complex treatments individually or with assistance.
• Collaborate with OT/PT/physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries timely.
• Provide full range of speech therapy modalities per education and clinical needs.

Skills

Clinically driven

Independent decisions

Leadership ability

Confidentiality

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Colorado SLP licensure

CCC/CCP certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment in a skilled nursing setting. You will work under the manager/director, delivering comprehensive speech-language pathology services.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure (or in process), and current BLS certification. Experience in SNF is preferred; HIPAA compliance and leadership ability are valued traits.