Speech Pathologist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$42.06 - $63.08 an hour - Per Diem, various shifts and hours per week
** Range Includes Per Diem Differential. +$2.50 for evening and weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist who assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality care to patients with disorders affecting language, speech, cognition and/or swallowing functions. Speech/language therapy services include the following: assessment of patient level of function/needs assessment, development of treatment programs, provision of treatment and education of the patient, family and caregivers as related to language, speech, cognition and/or swallowing functions.

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from a training program or Certificate of Clinical Competency as required and verified by state SLP registration.
•Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology is required, CCC-eligible, or able to meet the requirements for Clinical fellowship year with appropriate supervision by a qualified clinical fellowship supervisor by date of hire.
•Current Colorado state license for SLP is required.
•Current ASHA Certified member preferred.
•BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.
•Acute Care experience required
•Cannot be a recent graduate

Responsibilities
•Evaluative skills: selects appropriate tests and measures to determine goals and problems, course of treatment and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
•Establishes speech/language therapy diagnosis.
•Planning skills: formulates and maintains an individualized treatment plan based on functional long and short-term goals.
•Implementation skills: provides treatment using appropriate techniques and tools.
•Assessment skills: evaluates patient response to treatment and revises plan of care as indicated.
•Promotes effective communication and teamwork.
•Reports and documents evaluations, plans, treatment techniques, assessment and patient progress.
•Initiates and is responsible for problem solving and decision-making regarding patient care.
•Functions as an advocate for the patient within the rehabilitation system. Identifies patient/family goals and incorporates this feedback into the overall plan of care.
•Participates in achievement of department and hospital goals.
•Evaluates own performance with established criteria and sets goals for improvement.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.