Speech Therapist - Elevate Communication & Safe Swallowing

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

HCA HealthONE is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, treat, and document progress while educating patients and families on goals and home strategies.

The role requires ASHA CCC‑SLP (or CFY with initiation verification) and a Colorado license, with a CFY completion within 15 months.

Qualifications

• Valid ASHA CCC‑SLP and Colorado license, or a CFY with verification.
• CFY within 15 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology.
• Hospital or rehab experience preferred; CFY accepted.
• Competence in evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, and test interpretation; willingness to receive training in modified barium swallows.
• FEES experience desirable but not required.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to provide coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

WB training (MBSS/FEES)

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC‑SLP Certification

Colorado state license

CFY completion within 15 months

BLS certification

Job description

HCA HealthONE is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, treat, and document progress while educating patients and families on goals and home strategies.

The role requires ASHA CCC‑SLP (or CFY with initiation verification) and a Colorado license, with a CFY completion within 15 months.