Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient

UCHealth; Peyton (CO); On-site; USD 53,340 - 80,011; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Free Care.com membership

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for their Inpatient Rehab department located in Aurora, CO. In this role, you will conduct thorough evaluations of patients’ communication abilities and implement tailored therapy plans to address their needs.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and access to educational programs with tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ speech, language, voice, and other related abilities.
• Create and execute personalized therapy plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication or swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Skills

Comprehensive evaluations of speech and language

Creating personalized therapy plans

Providing education on communication disorders

Collaborative patient care

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders

Current certification with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehab

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department: Speech Rehab Unit (Inpatient, not Acute Care)

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

Shift: Weekend Days

Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 per hour, depending on experience

This is an onsite role with no hybrid or remote option. It is not an Acute Care position.

Career Ladder

UCHealth offers a structured career ladder that allows you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay. As you gain experience and expertise, you can move through different levels.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Current certification with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Speech Pathology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. BLS or CPR card must be valid within sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ speech, language, voice, and other related abilities.
• Create and execute personalized therapy plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication or swallowing disorders, prognosis, therapy techniques, and home practice strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

Benefits

Medical, 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. 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 options. Employer-provided short‑term and long‑term disability with a buy‑up option.

Retirement and Savings

• 403(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 with high‑deductible medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that diversity can offer. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against on account of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability as defined under the ADA and will make reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the organization.