Speech Therapist-PRN (As Needed)$50.83 per hour in Walsenburg, Colorado at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.