Speech Language Pathologist (Feeding)

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit

Wellness program

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks an entry-level Speech-Language Pathologist I to deliver diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs for children across inpatient, outpatient, outreach, and telehealth settings. This CAP position supports professional growth within a structured advancement program.

The role requires MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology, Colorado licensure eligibility, and ASHA CCC with completion planned within 3 months. 1.0 FTE with benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Feeding experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• CCC/Speech-Language Pathologist credential.
• Speech-Language Pathologist licensure in Colorado.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required within 3 months by the Medical Staff Office (MSO).

Responsibilities

• Completes case management activities consistent with department QA and QI standards; completes written documentation per format, location and time frames; assists in achieving department financial targets.
• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools and other providers to ensure continuum of care, non-judgmental interactions based on mutual respect.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic professional development to improve clinical, educational, research and advocacy goals.
• Performs diagnostic evaluations consistent with current evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and QA standards; integrates cultural-competence and family-centered care into services.
• Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services aligned with evidence-based practice and cultural/family-centered care.

Education

MS/MA Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Speech-Language Pathologist I provides diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs for children with speech, language, learning, feeding/swallowing, or hearing disorders in all settings in which services are offered including but not limited to inpatient, outpatient, outreach, and telehealth programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: HP Speech Pathology Service
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work either 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes case management activities consistent with department quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames. Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets
• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other educational institutions, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. All interactions are non-judgmental and based on mutual respect.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Completes diagnostic evaluations consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • MS/MA Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience
  • Required: None required. Feeding experience strongly preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • CCC/Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Speech-Language Path/Colorado
• Additional Requirements
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $87,095.44 to $130,643.17

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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10/30/2026