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Speech Therapist-PRN (As Needed)$50.83 per hour
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center · Walsenburg, CO
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Description We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a collaborative healthcare environment while building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about improving communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities while delivering patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy. Pay : $50.83 per hour. PRN as needed position. Patient Care & Therapy Services
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Perform screenings and assessments for appropriate patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Monitor patient progress and accurately document outcomes
- Communicate patient needs and progress with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide education and support to patients and caregivers Collaboration & Facility Engagement
- Build positive working relationships with facility staff and healthcare professionals
- Participate in care planning meetings, family conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and other rehabilitation professionals
- Help develop and implement innovative therapy programs and techniques
- Educate staff and community members about speech therapy services Professional Excellence
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, patient rights, infection control, and safety procedures
- Stay current with industry trends, clinical best practices, and continuing education
- Maintain active state licensure and professional certifications Requirements Minimum Required Education/Experience : Hold a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology (may be dually certified in audiology). Hold a valid state license. Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :
- Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration. Note : An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted. Necessary Special Requirements : Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a two-step PPD test. Licenses or Certificates : If driving, a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured as a facility driver Unusual Demands : Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions. Benefits : All Employees are eligible for: · Employee Assistance Program · 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment) Full and part-time positions are eligible for: · Medical benefits including telehealth options · Dental and vision benefits · Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid) · Supplemental Life/AD&D · Paid Time Off · Short-term disability (employer paid) · Critical Illness Insurance · Accident Insurance · Identity protection · Cafeteria Meal Discount · Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify) If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.