My client, a small rural hospital in Western CO, has a need for a Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. They are offering a $10K Sign N Stay bonus (in addition to $2500 in reimbursed relocation expenses). As the Speech Pathologist, you will be evaluating and treating patients utilizing the parameters established by the American Speech and Hearing Association. This is a physically, emotionally and mentally challenging job. You'll utilize your unique skills and ideas by: Designing individualized treatment programs appropriate to achieving short and long-term goals, in collaboration with the patient or the patient's caregiver. Demonstrating awareness of the patient's status by making program changes in response to changes in the patient or his environment. Performing adult and geriatric dysphagia evaluations appropriately according to the ASHA practice standards. Documenting prognosis including predicted optimal level of improvement in function. Short-term goals are clear, measurable, functional, and time specific. Long-term goals are clear, measurable, functional, and time specific.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you'll need to have:

Education:

Master's Degree from an approved program of Speech/Language Pathology.

Experience :

Minimum 1 year of experience working with a variety of client populations.

Licenses/Certification:

Must hold a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence outlined by ASHA. Maintenance of CPR or BLS Skills - Ability to take proper history and use evaluation methods in accordance with established guidelines Documents prognosis, as well as predicted optimal level of improvement in function and amount of time needed to reach that level. Develop a treatment program in collaboration with patient/care giver as appropriate. Must be comfortable taking care of pediatric, adolescent as well as adult and geriatric patients.

Benefits:

Your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including: Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan $1500 annual continuing education support A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office