Infant Speech-Language Pathologist: Special Care Nursery

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 110,949,000 - 166,422,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with Special Care Nursery experience to evaluate and treat newborns, including preterm infants. The role is onsite with no remote option and offers a structured career ladder and market-competitive pay.

HCP requires a Master's degree in SLP, Colorado licensure, and BLS certification; duties include assessments, therapy planning, education for families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Current Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies license to practice Speech Pathology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required, CPR through certain certs valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, voice, and related abilities.
• Create and implement personalized therapy plans based on assessments and goals.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about communication or swallowing disorders and home practice strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, audiologists, and teachers for coordinated care.

Skills

Infant feeding experience

Special Care Nursery

Communication with families

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Colorado SLP license

Job description

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with Special Care Nursery experience to evaluate and treat newborns, including preterm infants. The role is onsite with no remote option and offers a structured career ladder and market-competitive pay.

HCP requires a Master's degree in SLP, Colorado licensure, and BLS certification; duties include assessments, therapy planning, education for families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.