Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Full-Time

Company: Colorado West Healthcare System, dba Community Hos
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

The Job: This position is responsible for providing diagnostic (including Modified Barium Swallow studies) and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals as necessary to patients exhibiting a speech, language, or swallowing disorder; maintaining systematic records in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines; maintaining quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach; and providing assistance where communication barriers exist due to speech/language disabilities to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence. This will be accomplished by performing the following duties in accordance with Community Hospital and the Therapy Works Department's policies and procedures. This position will cover inpatient and outpatient services.Work Schedule: Full-TimeLocation: ClinicResponsibilities:* Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.* Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.* Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions.* Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks.Requirements:* Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. * Maintains a current Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).* Current BLS* Current unrestricted license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of ColoradoThis position's pay range is: $30.83 - 43.16 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.Benefits:Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.Powered by JazzHRPJo7MA4yCA

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