Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist I, Acute Care at UCHealth summary:
A Speech Language Pathologist I in Acute Care evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. They perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy assistants. This role requires a master's degree, certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Description Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, US:CO: Highlands Ranch
Department: HRH Acute IP Rehab Support
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary: Evaluates and treats patient populations for therapy needs.
Responsibilities: - Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
- Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervises and delegates the care provided by therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements: - Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
- Current certification with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Speech Pathology required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association.
Preferred: - 2 years acute care experience and ability to perform MBSS.
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- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
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- Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
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Keywords:
speech therapy, acute care, patient assessment, communication disorders, swallowing disorders, care plan development, therapy supervision, healthcare, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,