Speech Therapist - Elevate Communication & Swallowing Care

Sweetwater Care; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Boulder, CO is seeking a dedicated speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, aiming to improve intelligibility and safety.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to coordinate care and meet physician orders. The role requires adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach in a SNF setting.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients; participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Boulder, CO is seeking a dedicated speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, aiming to improve intelligibility and safety.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to coordinate care and meet physician orders. The role requires adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach in a SNF setting.