Speech Pathologist

Craig Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Craig Hospital seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and plan treatment for speech/language and cognitive deficits in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, goal setting, and coordinating with the treatment team to support patient progress.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and BLS. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred; PRN shifts may apply with a differential for coverage. This position is located in Englewood, CO.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification required.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose speech/language and cognitive skills.
• Design and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Communicate evaluation results to the team and family.
• Conduct group sessions and discharge planning.
• Complete medical records documentation.

Skills

Counseling patients

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification

Tools

Audiometer

Tape recorder

Computer

Telephone

Video equipment

Suction machine

Copy machine

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Speech Pathologist evaluates and plans treatment programs for speech/language and/or cognitive deficits for patients in a hospital setting; provides counseling and guidance to patients regarding their communication skills.

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Shift: PRN; mainly need coverage for absences, the bookend days of the holiday's (we do not hold patient appointments on the actual holiday).

Compensation: Non-Exempt; $40.71- $58.63; plus 18% PRN differential

Application Deadline: There is no formal application deadline; we accept applications on an ongoing basis for this position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations:
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech/Language Hearing Association; required
  • BLS from the American Heart Association; required.
• Education:
  • Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; required
• Experience:
  • Hospital setting; preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Operates the following equipment: Audiometer,Tape recorder,Computer, Telephone, Video equipment, Suction machine, Copy machine
  • Performs basic wheelchair handling skills.
  • Determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determinations and/or reporting on events.
  • Deal with individuals in terms of their total personality in order to advise, counsel, and/or guide them with regard to problems that may be resolved by clinical or other professional principles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects, administers, scores and interprets diagnostic tests to evaluate speech/language/cognitive skills.
• Sets short term and long term treatment goals.
• Designs and implements individualized treatment plan, including number of treatments and length of time needed to achieve goals.
• Communicates with treatment team regarding evaluation results, treatment program, and goals.
• Participates with treatment team in discharge planning.
• Conducts group treatment sessions.
• Completes required medical records documentation.
• Educates family and patient regarding evaluation results, treatment program and goals.
• Provides services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and adapts the plan of care as needed.
• Follows hospital infection control policies, including body substance isolation and proper hand hygiene before and after contact with patients, handling of food, and after hands are contaminated with any body fluids, secretions or excretions.
• Understands his/her responsibility to inform patients, family and visitors of the importance of hand hygiene in all environments.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits: (Benefit Eligible Positions)

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs. For Craig, we believe in offering best in class benefits and, we prioritize benefits to support you.

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Nationally recognized for our excellence in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, Craig Hospital is more than a care facility-it's a tight-inked community of healthcare professionals committed to transforming lives. Our nurses play a critical role in that transformation, combining technical skill with human compassion in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Why Build Your Career With Us?

• Unmatched Clinical Growth: Master advanced neurological and respiratory interventions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with specialized therapists to restore patient independence.
• Diverse Pathways: Choose the unit environment that best fits your career goals.

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