Speech Language Pathologist-Clinic Fellow

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow (CF) to work under a supervisor with CCCs, providing care to patients with neurological, swallowing, and communication disorders.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat across an interdisciplinary team, advancing toward CCCs and professional growth. This role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, a provisional license, and a plan to complete CCC within one year, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Provisional SLP license and CCC-in-progress expected within first year.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred to speech therapy within department time standards.
• Applies diagnostic tests for dysphagia, memory, aphasia, and cognition.
• Creates measurable treatment plans with patient and family, coordinating discharge.
• Documents progress notes and treatment records per standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment & diagnostic

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Accredited MS/MA program

Provisional SLP license

CCC within 1 year

BLS (American Heart Association) certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow (CF), you will work under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with CCC, providing a continuum of services to patients with neurological, swallowing, speech-language, cognitive, and other related disorders.

Every day you will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders through an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the rehab process to promote and restore optimal patient health. You will actively engage in professional development to achieve your CCCs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess foundational knowledge in speech-language pathology, strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Your commitment to professional growth, patient-centered care, and our organizational mission are essential for achieving your CCCs and contributing to patient well-being.

• Evaluates patients referred to speech therapy by completing initial profile within time standards per department protocol.

• Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic tests including but not limited to dysphagia, memory testing, aphasia testing, and cognitive deficits.

• Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family, and other members of the health care team including discharge planning.

• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to dysphagia, speechlanguage, and cognitive skills.

• Documents all patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes, and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory/thirdparty payer requirements.

• Consults with supervising SLP to select the most appropriate activity and/or program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master Degree Speech Language Pathology
• Speech Language Pathology Program - Accredited MS/MA program in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid. Services 42 CFR 440.110c and ASHA CFCC. Academic program is complete. Working toward Clinical Competence Certification.
• Provisional Speech Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence for SpeechLanguage Pathology - Must complete CCC in one (1) year of employment and transition to an SLP CCC or terminate employment.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Previous clinical/work experience providing direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission’s National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$28.80 - $47.52 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.