Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist

Health Here; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an inpatient rehabilitation unit to provide direct patient care. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, personalized therapy plans, and family education in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The position emphasizes safety, quality care, and professional development within an on-site environment, with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Current certification with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement personalized therapy plans based on assessments and patient goals.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing disorders, prognosis, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Model proficiency by precepting new staff and contributing to a safe, quality-focused environment.

Skills

Colorado DORA certification

BLS certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Role: Speech Language Pathologist in an inpatient setting, providing direct patient care in a specialized rehabilitation unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement personalized therapy plans based on assessments and patient goals.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing disorders, prognosis, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Model proficiency by precepting new staff and contributing to a safe, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Current certification with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.

This onsite role offers a competitive hourly pay, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits focused on professional development, health, retirement, and well-being. UCHealth values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities.