Impactful Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab Care

Sweetwater Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Retirement Plan Options

Continuing Education Support

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Heights Care and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess residents with communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will create individualized treatment plans to maximize outcomes and provide evidence-based therapy with a focus on safety and quality of life.

The role involves collaborating with nursing, dietary, therapy teams, physicians, and families to ensure coordinated care and successful discharge planning while

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred; CF candidates considered.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents with communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans designed to maximize resident outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions.
• Assess and manage dysphagia, swallowing safety, and dietary recommendations.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, therapy teams, physicians, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning meetings.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Colorado SLP license

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification (preferred)

Job description

Heights Care and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess residents with communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will create individualized treatment plans to maximize outcomes and provide evidence-based therapy with a focus on safety and quality of life.

The role involves collaborating with nursing, dietary, therapy teams, physicians, and families to ensure coordinated care and successful discharge planning while