Speech Therapist; SLP

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Position: Speech Therapist (SLP)
Location: La Junta, CO Job : 122 # of Openings: 1

Help patients regain their voice, confidence, and quality of life.

At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC), we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary care to our community. Located in La Junta, just east of the Rocky Mountains, we proudly serve southeastern Colorado with comprehensive healthcare services.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Therapist (Speech‑Language Pathologist) to join our Rehabilitation team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on patients’ communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities.

• Sign-On & Moving Expense Bonus Eligible
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
• Meaningful work improving communication and swallowing function

As a Speech Therapist at AVRMC, you will evaluate, plan, and administer individualized therapy programs for patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

You will collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence and function.

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders
• Provide therapy to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Obtain physician orders for certification and recertification of therapy services
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and progress
• Support patients in achieving optimal outcomes and independence

• Perform or assist with Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
• Demonstrate willingness to learn associated skills

• Participate in performance improvement and information management programs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Current Colorado Speech Therapy License
• Current BCLS Certification

• One year of relevant work experience

We welcome clinicians who are compassionate, collaborative, and committed to delivering high‑quality patient care.

At AVRMC, your work makes a lasting impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages professional growth while making a difference in the lives of patients every day.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Coverage
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Gym Membership Discount
• Employee Assistance Program through Cigna, New York Life, and Principal

• Competitive Compensation
• Sign-On & Relocation Bonus Eligible
• Annual Salary Increase Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
• Employer Match after 1 Year of Service

• Colorado FAMLI Program Participation (Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Cafeteria Meal Discounts
• Shift Differentials (where applicable)

Pay Range: $45.93 - $68.90 per hour