Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), FT

Gunnison, CO; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 54,070 - 81,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous medical/dental/vision plan

401(a) retirement plan match

Continuing education support

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a qualified professional to provide compassionate patient care in Gunnison, Colorado. As part of your responsibilities, you will design individualized treatment programs, ensuring that each patient's unique needs are met.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a valid ASHA Certificate. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a rich community life in the Gunnison Valley.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical training experience with a variety of client populations.
• Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence outlined by ASHA.
• Maintenance of CPR or BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized treatment programs in collaboration with patients or caregivers.
• Adjust programs based on patient status or environmental changes.
• Conduct adult and geriatric dysphagia evaluations.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Collaboration

Treatment program development

Patient care

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Perks and Benefits

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• $1500 annual continuing education support
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Where you’ll live

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree from an approved program of Speech/Language Pathology.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience clinical training with a variety of client populations.
• Licenses/Certification: Must hold a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence outlined by ASHA. Maintenance of CPR or BLS.
• Skills –
• Ability to take proper history and use evaluation methods in accordance with established guidelines.
• Documents prognosis, as well as predicted optimal level of improvement in function and amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Develop a treatment program in collaboration with patient/care giver as appropriate.
• Must be comfortable taking care of pediatric, adolescent as well as adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Designing individualized treatment programs appropriate to achieving short and long-term goals, in collaboration with the patient or the patient’s caregiver.
• Demonstrating awareness of the patient’s status by making program changes in response to changes in the patient or his environment.
• Performing adult and geriatric dysphagia evaluations appropriately according to the ASHA practice standards.
• Documenting prognosis including predicted optimal level of improvement in function. Short-term goals are clear, measurable, functional, and time specific. Long-term goals are clear, measurable, functional, and time specific.

Compensation: $39.25/hr - $58.88/hr, depending on experience.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (0-33%) – Reclining, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, jumping, stairs, ramp, lifting/lowering (25-50 lbs), carrying (25-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (25-50 lbs)
Frequently (34 – 66%) – Standing, walking, sitting, change position, handling, fingering, feeling.
Continuously (37-100%) – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance.

Shift: Day
Schedule: 30 hours weekly, flexible scheduling, opportunity to increase to 40 hours weekly when volumes support
Status: FT

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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