Speech Language Pathologist

Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

The Speech-Language Pathologist I 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 I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

EDUCATION - Master's degree in Speech- Language Pathology or related field.

EXPERIENCE - AAC and Autism experience preferred

CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)-Speech-Language Pathologist

LICENSURE - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

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.

1. Completes case management activities consistent with department quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames. Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets
2. Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools and other educational institutions, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. All interactions are non-judgmental and based on mutual respect.
3. Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
4. Completes diagnostic evaluations consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
5. Provides developmentally appropriate intervention services consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and department quality assurance standards. Clinician incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
* Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
* Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
* Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
* Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
* General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hrs. per day
* General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs. per day
* Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
* Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
* Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
* Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

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.

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.