Speech Therapist

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center in Aurora, CO seeks a Colorado-licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join a large in-house therapy team. CFYs may apply; role focuses on assessing and treating residents across SNF, post-acute rehab, dementia care, and outpatient clinics.

Collaborative, patient-centered care is emphasized. Responsibilities include documenting progress, tailoring plans, and guiding residents toward maximal communication and swallowing function while working with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Colorado state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• SNF experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative with multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and therapy goals (communication, cognition, dysphagia).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions to help residents maximize communication and cognitive function.
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with families and IDT to support therapy strategies.
• Provide in-house outpatient clinic services as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Colorado state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Call Lola Assistant Director of Rehab for an immediate answer

720-299-1763 or email [e-mail]

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center - 500 Geneva Street Aurora, CO 80010

Come join our large friendly, supportive, compassionate and committed therapy team of Full-Time and Part Time in house Therapists including OT/OTA/PT/PTA and ST looking to grow with similar minded caring individuals that want to be a part of something special.

We are looking for a Colorado Licensed Speech Language Therapist (CFY's may apply) to join our large team that is seeking to further grow our Speech Therapy Services.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve their maximum potential. This role involves working in Long-Term Care, Post Acute Rehab, Dementia Care and emerging in-house outpatient clinic.

At Highland Park a 5-Star Facility, we believe in our vision to be the Employer of Choice in the community! Stop by and see the change we make each day and our pursuit to ensure all our Residents and Employees can call HP their very special unique home!

The successful candidate will:

• Document patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.
• Support patients and their families with therapeutic techniques and strategies for maximizing function and independence.
• Be proficient in functional based interventions and developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and IDT.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Valid Colorado licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Previous experience in a SNF environment preferred but not essential to the right candidate.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for helping residents achieve their communication, cognitive and dysphagia goals through effective therapy methods.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person