Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient

Job Description: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. Posting Specifics: 40 hours, Full-time, with the potential to transition to a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule as caseload grows. One weekend day per week may be required initially to support acute care needs Flexible schedule Benefits Eligible: Yes At St. Mary's Regional Hospital , you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration. Your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for adult patients in both outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include: Voice disorders Swallowing (dysphagia) Cognitive-communication disorders FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) MBS (Modified Barium Swallow studies) Laryngectomy care and rehabilitation Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Support program development and referral outreach to grow the outpatient caseload. Essential Functions Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service. Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours. Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers and both internal and external stakeholders. Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards. Meets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line. Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Skills Verbal and Written Communication Versatility Interpersonal Communication Critical Thinking Decision Making Detail Oriented Time Management Quality Improvement Adaptability Active Listening Dependability Compassion Qualifications Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent Current licensure in state of practice ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred Physical Requirements Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $42.66 - $65.82 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which ... (truncated, view full listing at source)