What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Grand River Health?
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.What You'll Do
Diagnoses and treats speech, language and swallowing disorders and engages in scientific study of human communication. Treats disorders such as stuttering, delayed language development, speech, voice and articulation problems.
- Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educations, medical, social and psychological factors.
- Plans, directs and conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic or nonorganic etiology.
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders.
- Maintains records, monitors progress, and counsel’s patients and their family members.
- Communicates regularly within the department, facility, and outside affiliations.
- Caseload to include patients at Grand River Clinic West and residents at the Care Center as needed.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Who We're Looking For
- Master’s Degree and ASHA certification
- Active Colorado license as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Must have current BLS certification upon initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- 2 years of working experience preferred.
- Pediatric working experience in a clinical setting highly preferred.
What We Offer
- $43.00 - $48.38 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience
We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:
- Year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine.
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
- Payroll deduct for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, etc.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise
Why Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Salary : $43 - $48
