Speech Language Pathologist

US-CO-Pueblo

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Req #: 481907
Type: Day
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				Overview:

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.

Responsibilities:

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide a continuum of services to patients with neurological, swallowing, speech-language, cognitive, pragmatic, voice, and other related disorders, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. 

Every day you will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, promoting and restoring optimal health and well-being for patients through the rehabilitation process, always adhering to our organizational mission and core values. 

To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in speech-language pathology, strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills for diverse disorders, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary 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.
* Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family, and other members of the health care team including discharge planning.
* Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to swallowing, voice, speech, language, and cognitive skills. 
* Documents all patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes, and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory/thirdparty payer requirements. 
* Communicates effectively to all patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning treatment by direct verbal and/or written communication respecting confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

Required

* Master's Degree in speechlanguage therapy with a Certificate of Clinical Competence

* American Speech Language Hearing Association Certification

* Certificate of Clinical Competence for SpeechLanguage Pathology

* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Preferred

* Two (2) years of work experience providing direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting

* Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)
			
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