Speech Lang Pathologist PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One 
• Paid Days Off from Day One 
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• Career Development  
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:  PRN

Shift: Day; Will need to work at least 2 weekend shifts/month, possibly 2 additional weekday shifts/month. Hours are flexible, starting any time after 8am. 1-2 holidays/year.

Location: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD, Parker, 80138

The role you’ll contribute: 

Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neurological, swallowing, speech-language, cognitive, pragmatic, voice and other cognitive related disorders requiring intervention by a Speech-Language Pathologist through an interdisciplinary approach. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health to well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The community you will be caring for:

AdventHealth Parker is a 170 bed, level ll Trauma center located in Parker, CO. Our inpatient therapist see a variety of patients across the hospital units including ICU, Cardiac, Stroke, Spine and Orthopedic, Med/Surg, Oncology, PACU, and ED. Position dependent, therapist work a variety of weekdays and are required to cover two weekend shifts per month. Previous inpatient/acute care is preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

The value you’ll bring to the team: 

• Evaluates patients referred to speech therapy by completing initial profile within time standards per department protocol.
• Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic tests including but not limited to dysphagia, aphasia, language, voice, speech, and cognitive deficits.
• Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.
• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to swallowing, voice, speech-language, and cognitive skills.

Required Qualifications; the expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Master’s degree in speech-language therapy with a Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Current Speech Language Pathologist Certification with the State of Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Desired Qualifications: the expertise and experiences that will help you be the most successful in this role:

• Previous inpatient/acute care experience