Speech Therapist - PRN

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the "playground" that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients-residents and visitors alike-see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

To practice Speech Language Pathology consistent with American Speech Language Hearing Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervision-to supervise the activities of their area of the department/facility including:

• Scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations

• Preparing reports and records by department/facility personnel

• Maintaining inventory of materials and supplies for their area of the department/facility Using volunteers who may assist in their area

• Using student Speech Language Pathologists/Speech Language Pathology Assistants within their area

• Evaluations:

• To be responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for Speech therapy

• To be responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation

• To see that all referral sources are advised of department/facility action with the case referred

• Treatment:

• To practice Speech Therapy consistent with the American Speech Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy

• To maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility

• To confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and to keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress

• To treat patients and function as a Staff Speech Therapist as necessary

• To treat patients of any age (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0-120 years), race, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice

• To respect and understand the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions

• To practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law

• Records and Reports - As per facility guidelines, to be responsible for the authentication, preparation and submission of department/facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records, including:

• Evaluation reports/summaries

• Discharge reports/summaries

• Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies

• Current progress notes on all patients within their area

POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

• Graduate of Master's Level education from an approved school of Speech Language Pathology

• Minimum of two years department/facility experience

• CCC-SLP from American Speech Language Hearing Association; must possess, or be eligible for, State Licensure

• American Heart Association BLS required

PAY RANGE:

$36.25 - $49.30 per hour, plus PRN differential.

BENEFITS:

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions. You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow. We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.