Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance up to $10,000/year

Education and career growth

PTO and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for acute care, onsite in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The PRN, days shift position involves evaluation and therapy planning with patients, families, and the care team.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Speech Pathology, Colorado licensure, and BLS certification. The role includes a structured career ladder and competitive hourly pay in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology is required.
• Current Colorado licensure to practice SLP is required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required with a valid card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, voice, and related abilities.
• Create and execute personalized therapy plans based on assessments and patient 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

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Colorado license (DORA) to practice

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care

Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hosp, Highlands Ranch CO

Department: HRH Acute IP Rehab Support

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant`s relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Current certification with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Speech Pathology required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients` speech, language, voice, and other related abilities.
• Make a profound impact as you create and execute personalized therapy plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide extensive education to patients, their families, and caregivers regarding their communication or swallowing disorder, prognosis, therapy techniques and home practice strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupation therapists, audiologists, teachers) to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Employees are our number one asset.
• UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Benefits

• *RecognitionPerformance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Health and well-beingMedical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• Retirement and savings403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Education and career growthUCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• *Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee`s scheduled work hours.
• We improve lives.
• In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery.
• In small, personal ways through human connection.
• But in all ways, we improve lives.
• UCHealth always welcomes talent.
• This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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