Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist – 28hrs/Week, Day Shift

bannerhealth; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and rehabilitation services for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders. The role is ~90% outpatient and 10% inpatient, with MBSS capability desirable. Shift: Tue-Fri, 8am-3:30pm; 28 hours/week.

Competitive pay and benefits. Requires Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, state licensure, CFY/CCC, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
• Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
• Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
• Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.
• Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

Skills

Master's degree in SLP

Licensed SLP

BLS Certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and rehabilitation services for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders. The role is ~90% outpatient and 10% inpatient, with MBSS capability desirable. Shift: Tue-Fri, 8am-3:30pm; 28 hours/week.

Competitive pay and benefits. Requires Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, state licensure, CFY/CCC, and BLS.