Speech Language Pathologist PRN

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

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking an entry-level Speech-Language Pathologist I through the CAP program to perform diagnostic evaluations and develop intervention plans for children with speech, language, feeding/swallowing, or hearing disorders across inpatient, outpatient, outreach, and telehealth settings.

The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Colorado SLP licensure, and ASHA CCC- Speech-Language Pathologist certification; PRN scheduling with weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• ASHA CCC-SLP and CPR/BLS certification may be required.
• Colorado SLP license or eligibility with MSO credentialing within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes case management activities and documentation per standards.
• Collaborates with families, physicians, schools to ensure continuum of care.
• Demonstrates leadership and engages in professional development.
• Completes diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based practice in SLP.
• Provides developmentally appropriate, family-centered intervention services.

Skills

Case management

Family collaboration

Leadership

Cultural competence

Education

Master's in 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).

Additional Information

Job Details: PRN (as needed)

Shift: Varies based on the needs of the department, with weekends and rotating on call coverage for holidays.

• This position requires a minimum of two weekend days per month, including availability for both Saturday and Sunday. Ideal applicants also have weekend day availability.
• Eligible for shift differentials (PRN, evening and weekend)

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

• EDUCATION – Master’s degree in Speech- Language Pathology or related field.
• CERTIFICATION(S) – BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)-Speech-Language Pathologist
• LICENSURE – State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment.
• Ideal applicants have previous inpatient experience.
• Experience in acquired/traumatic brain injury, feeding and swallowing disorders and neurological speech disorders is also preferred.

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.

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