Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
$75–$125 year
On-siteFountain, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Provide home-based speech therapy to patients with communication, swallowing, or cognitive difficulties due to illness or injury. Conduct patient assessments, document progress, and ensure goals are met while assisting with mouth, breathing, swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation, and reading. Work as part of a home health team including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and OTs to support the patient's plan of care. Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety practices, and self-care. Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, an active Colorado SLP license, and at least one year of speech therapy experience. Must hold CPR certification and pass a background check and drug test.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Active SLP license in Colorado
- Minimum of one (1) year of speech therapy experience
- CPR Certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Pass a background check and drug test
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally in home healthcare
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