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Speech Therapist-PRN

Job in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, 81089, USA
Listing for: Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Speech Pathologist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50.83 USD Hourly USD 50.83 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Speech Therapist-PRN (As Needed)$50.83 per hour
Location: Walsenburg

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality speech therapy services to patients in a collaborative healthcare environment while building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about improving communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities while delivering patient‑centered care with professionalism and empathy.

Pay: $50.83 per hour. PRN as needed position.

Patient Care & Therapy Services
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
  • Perform screenings and assessments for appropriate patients
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor patient progress and accurately document outcomes
  • Communicate patient needs and progress with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Provide education and support to patients and caregivers
Collaboration & Facility Engagement
  • Build positive working relationships with facility staff and healthcare professionals
  • Participate in care planning meetings, family conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and other rehabilitation professionals
  • Help develop and implement innovative therapy programs and techniques
  • Educate staff and community members about speech therapy services
Professional Excellence
  • Maintain compliance with facility policies, patient rights, infection control, and safety procedures
  • Stay current with industry trends, clinical best practices, and continuing education
  • Maintain active state licensure and professional certifications
Qualifications
  • Hold a master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (may be dually certified in audiology)
  • Hold a valid state license
  • Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration
Special Requirements
  • Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job‑specific immunizations
  • Required to submit to a two‑step PPD test
  • If driving, a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured as a facility driver
  • Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions
Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
  • Medical benefits including telehealth options
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
  • Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short‑term disability (employer paid)
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Identity protection
  • Cafeteria Meal Discount
  • Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Salary

Description:

$50.83 per hour

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