Speech Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; 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 is seeking a Colorado-licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house therapy team. The position involves assessing and treating residents in long-term care, post-acute rehab, and dementia care within a 5-star facility.

CFYs may apply. Responsibilities include documenting progress, planning interventions, and supporting families with techniques to maximize communication, cognition, and swallowing goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Colorado licensed SLP is required.
• Experience in SNF environments is preferred but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement therapeutic interventions to maximize patient potential.
• Document patient progress and modify treatment plans based on ongoing assessments.
• Support patients and families with techniques to maximize function and independence.
• Develop care plans tailored to individual needs and maintain effective communication with IDT.
• Provide dysphagia, cognitive, and communication goals through evidence-based methods.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Intervention planning

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Colorado state license in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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