Job Description
Western lifestyle and great clinical environment come together at one of Colorados finest healthcare facilities. This premier Colorado western slope hospital has an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a team working in an outpatient environment. Therapist will join a dynamic team-work culture with a team of experienced 6 SLPs 9 OTs 12 PTs and 3 PTAs. The work environment is highly collaborative but autonomous and is under the direction of veteran leadership who support without micro-managing. Hospital has 6 pulmonologists and 4 neuro surgeons on staff as well as three physiatrists and a Physicians Assistant with speech background. As a regional hospital case load has a lot of variety. The Speech Department manages both pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of disorders. The department maintains a good collaborative relationship with the school district and other area providers. Simply put its an outstanding place to learn and grow and stretch clinical skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate patients based on medical educational social and psychological factors and develop and implement individualized care plans that meet the patients needs and promote healing. Evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric disorders with an emphasis in Autism. Potential also exists to treat adults. The ideal applicant will succeed in this position by: 1. Recognizing the unique expertise they bring to the department and integrate their expertise into the talent that already exists. 2. Demonstrating great communication and interaction skills with peers families and clients. 3. Being a self starter i.e. someone who recognizes they need something and initiates action. 4. Being someone who recognizes there is a big picture to healthcare and understands their role in the context of the bigger picture. 5. Being flexible listening to change and constructively offering opinions that differ. 6. Meeting productivity expectations because they understand that in order for the department and hospital to be successful we have to be financially sound. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree from an accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA certification required . 1-2 years experience managing pediatric disorders preferred. Outstanding CFY candidates will be considered. SCHEDULE: Clinic is open M-F from 7 am to 6:30 pm and strives to allow as much flexibility as possible with clinicians setting up their schedule. herapists may build a schedule that compliments personal needs as long as needs of patients and the department are considered. EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Hospital is considered an advanced medical hub with physicians in almost any specialty imaginable. Community is mid-sized but offers many of the amenities of a larger metro area including a cultural center four-year college movie and dinner theaters concerts and museums and is a shopping destination for western Colorado with a mix of local businesses and national chains. The area is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise with world-class biking hiking golfing skiing fishing hunting. The area also features many vineyards and orchards and is surrounded by state and national parks. All this on top of a reasonable cost of living. • JOB REFERENCE: Please make sure that Job#: 175224-JJ appears in the subject line of your email response. • RELOCATION PREFERENCES: Client prefers to hire candidates that are located anywhere. • RELOCATION EXPENSES: Client is willing to pay relocation fee. • BENEFITS: Client offers benefits with this position. • PAY RATE: The base Pay Rate for this position is between 49067 and 65769 annually. • EXPERIENCE DESIRED/REQUIRED: Applicants should have at least 1 year(s) of experience.
