Speech-Language Pathologist: Improve Communication

TEEMA Solutions Group; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders across a range of clinical settings.

The role emphasizes individualized treatment plans, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, nurses, and caregivers to promote functional communication and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license in state of practice.
• CCC-SLP preferred or required per facility policy.
• BLS certification preferred or required by facility policy.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, acute care, inpatient, outpatient, home health, school, pediatric, adult, or geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide evidence-based speech-language pathology interventions to improve communication, cognition, swallowing function, and quality of life.
• Perform speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing assessments utilizing standardized evaluation tools and clinical judgment.
• Conduct modified swallowing evaluations and other swallowing assessments when within scope of practice and facility requirements.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response and rehabilitation goals.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, communication strategies, and swallowing precautions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, case managers, educators, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, discharge planning, quality improvement activities, and continuing education.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with HIPAA, infection prevention, and facility policies.
• May provide therapy services in various settings based on facility needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders across a range of clinical settings.

The role emphasizes individualized treatment plans, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, nurses, and caregivers to promote functional communication and quality of life.