Job ID85567
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeOn Demand
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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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: CSH IP Speech Pathology
Job Status: PRN
Shift: Variable shifts to include weekends
Qualifications
EDUCATION - Master's degree in Speech- Language Pathology or related field.
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR; American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical
Competence (CCC)-Speech-Language Pathologist
LICENSURE - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license; Credentialing must be
completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
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.
1. 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
2. Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other educational
institutions, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the
child and optimal clinical services. All interactions are non-judgmental and
based on mutual respect.
3. Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned
professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research,
and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
4. Completes diagnostic evaluations consistent with contemporary,
evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and department quality
assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence
and family-centered care into clinical services.
5. Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services consistent with
contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and
department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of
cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
Other Information
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