Speech Therapist

POSITION: Speech Therapist DUTIES: * Evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive speech therapy modalities/ regimens as prescribed by a physician to patients with speech, voice, language, cognitive-communicative and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders for the purpose of improving and/or restoring speech and/or swallowing * Performs accurate and comprehensive speech, language and swallowing assessments. * Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of speech therapy services. * Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. * Participates in the department's information management and performance improvement program. REQUIREMENTS: * Master's/Bachelor's Level Graduate in the area of Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology from an accredited university or college. * Certificates of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. * Current valid Colorado Speech Therapy license. * Current BCLS Certification. PREFERRED SKILLS: 1 year work experience WAGE: $34.84-$52.27/hour SHIFTS: To be scheduled by employer JOB SITE: La Junta, CO BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision benefits Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits FAMLI Identity Theft benefits Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment Rewards and Recognitions Employee wellness programs Annual salary increase opportunity Cafeteria meal discount Generous paid time off Shift differentials Tuition Assistance APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).