Speech Language Pathologist

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT

Shift : Day

Location: AdventHealth Littleton, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122

The role you'll contribute

• Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neurological, swallowing, speech-language, cognitive, pragmatic, voice and other cognitive related disorders requiring intervention by a Speech-Language Pathologist through an interdisciplinary approach.

• Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health to well-being of the patient.

• Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The value you'll bring to the team (Role/Responsibilities):

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

• Evaluates patients referred to speech therapy by completing initial profile within time standards per department protocol.

• Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic tests including but not limited to dysphagia, aphasia, language, voice, speech, and cognitive deficits.

• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to swallowing, voice, speech-language, and cognitive skills.

• Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning.

• Selects and implements therapy activities per protocol including instructions; selects and revises therapy materials, equipment and activities to ensure that patient, family and therapy goals are met.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required:

• Education: Masters degree in speech-language therapy with a Certificate of Clinical Competence.

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Current Speech Language Pathologist Certification with the State of Colorado

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Two years of work experience providing direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting

• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.