Speech Pathologist Job Brush Colorado USA,Social Work

Location: Brush

Position Summary

East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, Colorado is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to provide screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders. The role follows a Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM schedule, with no holidays or weekends. The position offers an estimated pay range of $39.00–$65.00 per hour, in accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention; develop a plan of care and treatment goals as ordered by a physician or referral source.

Implement individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age‑specific needs; ensure the plans are supported by current literature and re‑evaluate them as needed.

Educate patients, families, and other care providers to promote participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals; provide individualized home programs with clear instructions.

Document patient treatment in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

Participate in the training of other staff and students.

Follow the plan of care within established procedures and scope of practice, make independent judgments based on specialized knowledge, and confer with the supervisor on any unusual situations; interact with nursing, medical staff, interdisciplinary team, physician offices, patient families, third‑party payers, and suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.
Current licensure in the state of practice;
Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in a Clinical Fellowship year; BLS certification required.
Strong interpersonal communication and human‑relation skills; ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient‑care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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