Speech & Language Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous medical/dental/vision plan

$1500 annual continuing education support

Paid time off benefits

Access to mental health and wellness services

Discounted fitness membership

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a full-time Speech & Language Pathologist to design and implement individualized treatment programs. The position offers a competitive salary of $39.25/hr to $58.88/hr depending on experience, flexible scheduling, and generous benefits including medical/dental/vision plans and a robust tuition reimbursement program.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology, valid ASHA certification, and at least two years of clinical experience with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical training with a variety of client populations.
• Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence as outlined by ASHA and maintenance of CPR or BLS.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized treatment programs to achieve patient goals.
• Make program changes in response to changes in patient status.
• Perform adult and geriatric dysphagia evaluations according to ASHA standards.
• Document measurable short-term and long-term goals.

Skills

History taking

Documenting prognosis

Developing treatment programs

Comfort with diverse patient populations

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, generous medical/dental/vision plan, and dollar for dollar 401(a) match up to 3%
• Up to $250 in your first year toward a unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting day one, and a dependent care matching plan
• $1500 annual continuing education support and 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, wellness, and life coaching through the 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

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree from an approved program of Speech/Language Pathology
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical training with a variety of client populations
• Licenses/Certification: Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence as outlined by ASHA and maintenance of CPR or BLS
• Skills:
  • Ability to take proper history and use evaluation methods in accordance with established guidelines
  • Document prognosis, including predicted optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level
  • Develop treatment programs in collaboration with patients/caregivers as appropriate
  • Comfortable treating pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Responsibilities

• Designing individualized treatment programs to achieve short‑ and long‑term goals, in collaboration with the patient or caregiver
• Demonstrating awareness of the patient’s status by making program changes in response to changes in the patient or their environment
• Performing adult and geriatric dysphagia evaluations in accordance with ASHA practice standards
• Documenting prognosis, including predicted optimal level of improvement; 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, reaching across midline, crouching/squatting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, jumping, stair/ramp use, lifting/lowering (25‑50 lbs), carrying (25‑50 lbs), pushing/pulling (25‑50 lbs)
Frequently (34‑66 %)—standing, walking, sitting, changing position
Continuously (37‑100 %)—see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Schedule & Status

Shift – Day
Schedule – 30 hours weekly with flexible scheduling and opportunity to increase to 40 hours weekly when volumes support
Status – Full Time