| Speech Language Pathologist - Greeley Hospital - Greeley, CO
Per diem (PRN), No guaranteed days or hours, Hours may vary between 8:00am - 2:30pm. One weekend per month minimum with additional possible weekday coverage. Will require travel between Greeley Hospital and Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO.
UCHealth Greeley Hospital is a 50-bed, acute-care hospital that opened in 2019. The Greeley Hospital serves Greeley and the surrounding communities of Ault, Eaton, Evans, Johnstown, Kersey, Milliken, Severance and Windsor.
Responsibilities:
- Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
- Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervises and delegates the care provided by therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements: - Minimum Required Education: Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Current certification with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Speech Pathology required.
- Must have completed Clinical Fellowship Year.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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