Speech Pathologist - Per-Diem

Craig Hospital; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Hospital is seeking a skilled Speech/Language Pathologist to evaluate and plan treatment programs for patients with speech/language and cognitive deficits. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the treatment team and provide individualized care in a hospital setting. A Master's Degree and relevant certifications are required.

Benefits

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• CCC certification in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and plans treatment programs for speech/language deficits.
• Selects, administers, scores and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Communicates with the treatment team regarding goals and results.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

BLS for the Healthcare Provider

Tools

Audiometer

Video equipment

Computer

Job description

Position will close 06/11/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations:Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech/Language Hearing Association.BLS for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required.

• Education:Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

• Experience:Hospital setting preferred.

• Skills & Abilities:
• Operates the following equipment:

• Audiometer

• Tape recorder

• Computer

• Telephone

• Video equipment

• Suction machine.

• Performs basic wheelchair handling skills.

• Copy machine

Abilities:

Determining 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.

Dealing 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 plans, including number of treatments and length of time needed to achieve goals.

Communicates with the treatment team regarding evaluation results, treatment program, and goals.

Participates with the treatment team in discharge planning.

Conducts group treatment sessions.

Completes required medical records documentation.

Educates family and patients 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:

Per-Diem Positions:

Employees who are not benefit eligible due to working less than 24 hours/ week or being Per-Diem are able to participate in Craig Hospital’s 403B Retirement plan through Empower Retirement. Additionally, you will be able to take advantage of the programs offered through the Employee Assistance Programs.

Salary Range: $38.77- $55.84+ 18% Per-Diem Differential