Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist

Plan A Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. seeks an Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapy addressing speech, language, cognition, and swallowing. Documentation in the EMR and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia management.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and develop effective, individualized care plans.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy addressing speech, language, cognition, and swallowing needs.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and case management to support coordinated care.
• Assist with safe discharge planning based on patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies and treatment expectations.

Skills

Adult speech language pathology

Cognition & memory assessment

Dysphagia management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Tools

EMR

Job description

Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Provide evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy addressing speech, language, cognition, and swallowing needs.
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and case management to support coordinated care.
• Assist with safe discharge planning based on patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies and treatment expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia management.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and develop effective, individualized care plans.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping.
• Collaborative, patient-centered approach in interdisciplinary healthcare settings.