Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

Overview

National Jewish Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the outpatient Rehabilitation Services team. This role supports patients across the lifespan in restoring function, improving well-being, and returning to meaningful daily activities. Care is delivered in an outpatient setting and includes individuals with cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions, as well as specialized populations such as ALS, Post-COVID Syndrome, voice disorders, dysphagia, and inducible laryngeal obstruction.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on whole-person care.

• Evaluates and treats pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with swallowing, voice, chronic cough, and neurological communication disorders
• Performs and interprets Modified Barium Swallow Studies, FEES, and videostroboscopy, along with comprehensive clinical and neurological assessments
• Develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and home programs in coordination with patients, families, and the care team
• Documents evaluations, progress, and outcomes while ensuring appropriate scheduling, billing, and regulatory compliance
• Contributes to departmental education and provides guidance to students, interns, and rehabilitation team members

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation and has been advancing care for complex pulmonary, cardiac, immune, and related conditions since 1899. Through the integration of patient care, research, and education, National Jewish Health remains at the forefront of preventive and personalized medicine. Qualified candidates who are motivated to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative clinical environment are encouraged to apply.

Provides full performance Speech Language Pathology services of testing, evaluation and treatment, program planning and implementation of related documentation and communication for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Chronic Cough, Swallowing Disorders, organ and functional voice disorders. Evaluates and treats pediatric and adolescent patients with dysarthria and developmental aphasia. Utilizes speech language pathology theory, sound judgment, and psychological and cultural sensitivity in all contacts.

Contributes to department education by acting as a consultant on clinical matters for other therapists, assistants, students and interns.

• Evaluates patients considering the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process of the patient in a safe manner. Interprets evaluation of findings to patients, family/significant others, and the care team. Reassesses patient progress on an ongoing basis and individualizes treatment in a manner reflecting understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment for each patient. Assists with scheduling and charges patients appropriately for services rendered.
• Develops goals and treatment plans to achieve identified goals. Coordinates treatment plan with the patient, the patient’s family, and care team. Treatment plan to include communication of a home or community program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment. Evaluates and may recommend termination of services when maximum benefit has been achieved.
• Implements care and treatment safely on land and/or in shallow/deep ends of the therapy pool that recognizes age specific needs and issues of the patient. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals.
• Documents results of patient’s evaluation, treatment, follow-up and termination of service. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of individual rehabilitation therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria and considering age specific issues. Maintains service-related records; follows billing and documentation procedures.
• Plans and realizes continuing education, career development needs, and cross-training, as directed. Provides technical direction to aides, and volunteers, as well as student…