SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)
Valley View (Fort Morgan, CO)

Position type: Full-time & Part-time

Shift: All Shifts

Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
• Must be ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• (SLP-CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP-CFYs
• (SLP-CFY only) Must be able to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP-CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
• Must be able to chart appropriately and timely
• Must be able to utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer