Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Location:

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, CO

Department: MCR Speech Path

Work Schedule:

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 per hour, dependent on experience.

This position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option.

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way to grow skills, responsibilities, and pay. Gain experience and move through different levels.

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Current Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider: BLS through AHA or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date; card good through 60 days after hire

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ speech, language, voice, and related abilities.
• Create and execute personalized therapy plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers about communication or swallowing disorders, prognosis, therapy techniques, and home practice strategies.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, teachers to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

• Provides top‑of‑scope practice in direct patient care to support imaging and radiologic procedures
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach for exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency by precepting staff new to imaging and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to safety and quality at the point of care

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus; accumulates annually in October and paid in October of the third year.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance that meets or exceeds standards.
• Market reviews:
  All positions reviewed annually for market alignment.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free  membership
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Initial PTO load with first paycheck
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Optional 457(b) plan may be available
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible plan

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs for professional growth
• Up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid or up to $5,250/year as tuition reimbursement
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities
• Free assistance navigating PERS Loan Forgiveness and federal student loan forgiveness submissions
• Eligibility based on scheduled work hours

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.