Speech Language Pathologist need to join our team in Buena Vista, CO.

Primary role will be located at the Buena Vista Health Center, working with both children and adults. In addition, you will be working acute care in hospital setting, on a weekend rotation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs the duties per the Speech Language Pathologist Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
a. Examines patients with speech, language, social communication, cognitive- communication & swallowing disorders in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and
intervention.
b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions.
c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
d. Engages in consultation, education, and research.
e. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
f. Participates in discharge planning process.
g. Provides appropriate supervision of aides.
3. Interacts positively with new recruits presenting the organization in a positive manner.
4. Communicates any concerns or issues directly with their manager whenever possible or consults immediately with their immediate supervisor. Does not wait to be rounded on to share concerns.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• The Speech Language Pathologist must have completed training in accordance with minimum essential for speech therapy schools as prescribed by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Hyperlink: Accredited CAA SLP Programs Must hold active Speech Language Pathologist license for the state of Colorado

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current, active Speech Language Pathologist license for Colorado or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting licensure examination.
• Current CPR Certification.

HRRMC's Rehab Department has an opening for a full-time (32 hrs/wk) Speech Language Pathologist to work at our Buena Vista Medical Clinic. Join our Rehab Team and receive our full benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, employer matching retirement plans, access to onsite employee gym and retirement savings plan.

Apply on line at www.hrrmc.com

SCOPE STATEMENT: Provides quality speech therapy in all areas of rehabilitation by performing services at the preventive, acute and rehabilitative stages directed toward treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication & swallowing disorders. Therapy is directed toward increased functional independence and decreased functional decline and the need for more intensive care.