Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Rehab Unit - Part Time - Montrose Regional Health
Montrose, CO
About the Job
About Montrose Regional Health:
- As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.
About the Department:
- The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit implements a team approach, offering physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies, social workers and 24-hour rehabilitation nursing care under the direction of a medical director who specializes in rehabilitation. The unit offers comfortable, spacious rooms designed to maximize each patient's rehabilitation potential. Therapy areas are conveniently located within the unit.
About The Career:
The primary function of the Speech Therapist is to perform and analyze tests and measurements of disabilities resulting from disease, injury; to plan, implement and modify treatment programs; to direct and supervise physical therapy services; to participate in discharge planning; to pursue professional growth; assist with educational duties and perform administrative and other duties as required. Must comply with all aspects of the Colorado Speech Language Pathologist Act in providing speech therapy services.
All About You:
Valid ASHA certification or equivalent.
Must have Current BLS Certification.
One year of experience is preferred.
Job Knowledge: Relates well with various people and personalities of all ages. Demonstrates good judgment and problem solving skills in a variety of staff and patient-related situations. Recognition of own limitations in practice and ability to seek out support and expertise of others. Demonstrates maturity as related to emotional involvement and self-assessment skills. Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable. Demonstrates good verbal and written language skills including correct spelling and medical terminology. Demonstrates strong formal and informal clinical teaching skills. Demonstrates the ability to delegate effectively. Ability to work with patients of all ages. Awareness of Medicare and other insurance's regulations for coverage of speech therapy services.
What We Offer:
- Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
- Relocation
- Continuing Education
- Multiple health options to selection from
Our Brand:
- Integrity & honesty in everything we do
- Service with care and compassion
- Excellence
- Leadership with innovation & Creativity
- We care for our team like family.
* This position is located in Montrose Colorado
