Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Wellness program

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking an entry-level Speech-Language Pathologist I to provide diagnostic evaluations and intervention services across inpatient, outpatient, outreach, and telehealth settings. The role is part of a Career Advancement Program (CAP) and requires weekend availability.

Responsibilities include collaboration with families and other providers, documentation in accordance with standards, and participation in professional development to advance clinical and educational

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC/Speech-Language Pathologist credential required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred or required in some contexts.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluations consistent with current practice and department standards.
• Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services.
• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with department standards and timeframes.
• Participates in professional development to improve clinical and educational outcomes.

Education

MS/MA Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Overview

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).

Job Details

• Job ID: 107884
• Location: Aurora
• Position Type: PRN
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Shift: Requires a minimum of 2 weekend days per month (including Saturday & Sunday), preference for applicants with additional weekday availability.

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 required
• Experience
  • Required :None. Preferred: Inpatient hospital experience preferred. Experience in acquired/traumatic brain injury, feeding/swallowing disorders, and neurological speech disorders.
• 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)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $41.87 to $62.81

Benefits Information

• 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 sick leave and a robust wellness program.
• As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
• Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date: 10/30/2026