Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Craig, CO, 81625

Assignment Start Date: 12/16/2024

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days

Position Classification: Non-exempt

Compensation Range: $35.03 to $52.55;Facility Salary: $72,862.40 to $109,304.00

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

SLP working primarily with outpatient pediatrics, outpatient adults and some subacute inpatient coverage as needed & modified barium swallow studies. To provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals to patients exhibiting a speech, language, or swallowing disorder. Maintain quality care for all patients through a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach; and providing assistance where communication barriers exist due to speech/language disabilities to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

• Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing the effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.
• Interacts professionally with the patient and/or family/caregiver and involves them in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
• Adapts the delivery of services with consideration for patients' differences, values, preferences, and needs.
• Practices in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self, and others
• Produces quality documentation promptly to support the provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional associations and regulatory guidelines.
• Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions.
• Communicates appropriately, professionally, and clearly to physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.
• Submits appropriate & accurate documentation and timely billing/coding information for services rendered.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a level of clinical practice consistent with best practice standards. This includes seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and utilizing these newly acquired skills in the provision of care and for the growth and development of the department and hospital.
• Critically assesses self to improve clinical and professional performance.
• Advocates for the speech therapy profession.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Develops rehab and hospital staff by providing information; and developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions.
• Strives to: promote health, create a safe and effective treatment environment, motivate others, have a good bedside manner, listen, analyze information, and be quality-focused.
• School-based speech-language pathologists (in addition to the above expectations): Collaborate with the school-based team to help determine and carry Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); identify a student's annual goals and determine the services, supports, modifications, and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve them.
• Home health speech-language pathologists (in addition to the above expectations): Provide in-home speech therapy services to homebound patients and work in collaboration with the home health interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Wide Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization positively and professionally.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Inpatient and outpatient Experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Active Colorado Speech Language Pathologist License (DORA) or valid compact license
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Current CPR(BLS) certification (within 90 days of hire per MRH Policy)
• Valid Driver's License (Home Health only)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
• Must complete employee health meeting

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.