Speech Language Pathologist III

SUMMARY

The Speech-Language Pathologist III 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 III successfully fulfills the requirements of a lead role in a specified area or completes and maintains the Career Advancement Program (CAP), demonstrating both excellence in job performance and on-going contributions in service, education and research, and professional development and leadership.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Neonate - <30 days
Infancy - >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. Expertise in specific clinical area through training and education requirements as approved by Manager

Provides developmentally appropriate diagnostic evaluations, intervention services, and case management activities consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in discipline area (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology) and department quality assurance standards.
Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
Evaluates and treats children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
Provides clinical supervision as needed/when appropriate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
EXPERIENCE - Three years' experience providing pediatric speech-language pathology services in a pediatric setting focusing on family centered care; one year experience providing pediatric speech-language pathology services at Children's Hospital Colorado.
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR; American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)-Speech Language Pathologist. Maintained criteria for Speech-Language Pathologist III and obtained requirements listed in the Career Advancement Program guidelines.
LICENSURE - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Occasional.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $90,900.58 to $136,350.88

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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