Children’s Hospital Colorado Hiring for Speech Language Pathologist I at Aurora, Colorado Full Time

Job ID83242

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children’s….

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Report.
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all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,
11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than
10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric
care specialties.
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possible care to each child and family we treat.
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can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the
diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse
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A career at Children’s Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and
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Job Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist I provides diagnostic evaluations and
intervention programs for children with speech, language, learning,
feeding/swallowing, or hearing disorders in all settings in which services
are offered including but not limited to inpatient, outpatient,
outreach, and telehealth programs. The Speech-Language Pathologist I is an
entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

Additional Information

Department Name: Health Pavilion Speech Pathology Services
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Work hours may vary due to
department needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION – Master’s degree in Speech- Language Pathology or related field
required.
EXPERIENCE – Fluent Spanish speaking clinician strongly preferred. AAC
experience in therapy and diagnostics preferred.
CERTIFICATION(S) – BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR; American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical
Competence (CCC)-Speech-Language Pathologist required.
LICENSURE – State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license required.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Neonate – 30 days to 1 yr

Toddlers – >1 yr to 3yrs

Pre-Schoolers – >3yrs to 5yrs

School age – >5yrs to 13yrs

Adolescent – >13yrs to 18yrs

Adult – >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the
functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Completes case management activities consistent with department quality
assurance and quality improvement standards. Completes written documentation
in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time
frames. Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets

Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other educational
institutions, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the
child and ptimal clinical services. All interactions are non-judgmental and
based on mutual respect.