Speech Language Pathologist

DESCRIPTION

Grace Pointe, a premier Senior Care Community located at 1919 68th Avenue in Greeley, CO, has an opening for a Speech Therapist. Founded on biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus Christ, Grace Pointe is seeking an individual who values being a part of a caring, compassionate environment and believes in our mission to "Serve others, as Serving is our highest calling."

Grace Pointe is currently seeking applications for a full-time Speech Therapist. The primary purpose of a Speech Therapist at Grace Pointe Senior Care Community is to assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders such as speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Hours for this position are flexible with a Monday-Friday schedule. The salary range for this position is $43.00-$50.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment. (evaluations varying from swallowing, speech, and cognition)
• Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes
• Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, and family members.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

Preferences

• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting

Grace Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetic or any other category protected under applicable law.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
• Additional state specific requirements: Continuing Education as required by state

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grace Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Mission: We Serve Others as Serving is our Highest Calling