Speech Therapist

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Hourly Wage Estimate: $33.10 - $50.75 / hour
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Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Speech Therapist opening with HCA HealthONE Aurora today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a(an) Speech Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons?
We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments.
As a member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals.
The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

What you will do in this role: You will conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patients speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation.
You will administer objective tests to assess patients communication assets and liabilities.
You will structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
You will evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.
You will document progress in patients chart.
You will complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
You will consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.
What qualifications you will need: The Speech Pathologist must have either a valid certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Colorado License or if a Clinical Fellow, verification of initiation of certification with valid ASHA account number.
Must complete Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) within 15 months of hire.
BLS certification from American Heart Association or ARC required Masters degree or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Hospital/Rehab experience preferred.
CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) candidates accepted.
Able to perform all evaluations, assessment, treatment planning and test interpretation required in this position.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Must be competent or willing to be trained and receive competency in modified barium swallows.
FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow) experience desired but not required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Certified Speech Language Hearing Masters Degree HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area.
Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation.
Among HCA HealthONEs acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus.
HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Consistently among the Denver Business Journals list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.
"- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Speech Therapist opening.
We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.