Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist I, Inpatient Rehab at UCHealth summary:
A Speech Language Pathologist I in an inpatient rehab setting evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, and communication disorders. They conduct assessments, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and supervise support personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires a master's degree, state certification, and skills to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Description Speech Language Pathologist I, Inpatient Rehab Location: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, US:CO: Broomfield
Department: BF Rehab Unit SLP
FTE: Part Time, 0.6, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Schedule: Thursday and Friday and flexible but regular weekend commitment. Intermittent opportunity for additional hours.
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.
Provides education to the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Performs all underlying duties of the job including but not limited to supervising support personnel 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. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 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
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
- 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
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
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Keywords:
speech language pathology, inpatient rehabilitation, patient assessment, care plan development, therapeutic interventions, patient education, communication disorders, clinical supervision, healthcare, rehabilitation therapy
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,