Job Posting
Speech Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS! - Rehabilitation Department
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
●Evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive speech therapy modalities/ regimens as prescribed by a physician to patients with speech, voice, language, cognitive-communicative and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders for the purpose of improving and/or restoring speech and/or swallowing functions.
●Performs accurate and comprehensive speech, language and swallowing assessments.
●Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of speech therapy services.
●Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
●Participates in the department’s information management and performance improvement program.
●Perform or assist with Modified Barium Swallow Studies, or willingness to learn.
Skills/Educational Requirements:
●Master’s/Bachelor’s Level Graduate in the area of Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology from an accredited university or college.
●Certificates of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
●Current valid Colorado Speech Therapy license.
●1 year work experience preferred
●Current BCLS Certification.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- FAMLI
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
●**This position is eligible for a Sign-on and Moving Expense Bonus
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $45.93 - $68.90 per/hour
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
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