Speech-Language Pathologist: Restore Communication & Swallowing

Southwest Health System; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Southwest Health System is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to help patients regain safe swallowing, clear communication, and cognitive-communication function through skilled therapy. The role supports safety and independence in rural care settings.

Responsibilities include evaluations, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with physicians and teams to ensure timely orders and coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Speech Therapy/Pathology (accredited).
• ASHA CCC-SLP (or in process per Medicare guidelines), current Colorado SLP credential, and current BLS.
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and basic computer skills; knowledge of applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough speech, language, cognition, and swallowing evaluations and establish individualized plans of care.
• Provide evidence-based interventions across aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, voice, fluency, and related needs.
• Secure physician orders for certification/recertification and communicate status changes promptly to the care team.
• Coordinate treatment and discharge planning with physicians, interdisciplinary partners, and agency staff.
• Educate patients/caregivers, support pain management approaches, and maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Speech Therapy/Pathology (accredited)

ASHA CCC-SLP

Colorado SLP credential

Current BLS

Job description

Southwest Health System is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to help patients regain safe swallowing, clear communication, and cognitive-communication function through skilled therapy. The role supports safety and independence in rural care settings.

Responsibilities include evaluations, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with physicians and teams to ensure timely orders and coordinated care.