Speech Language Pathologist I - Feeding Therapist

Job ID 67666 Location Colorado Springs Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us.     Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city.  With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children’s Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region’s only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids – and only kids – and who are directly linked to one of the country’s leading pediatric academic medical centers.   This opportunity gives you the ability to lead a diverse team of pediatric experts at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the nation, according to US News and World Report, while living and being a part of a community that ranks “#1 Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S.,” according to the US News and World Report.  A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.  Learn about Children’s Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital  Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/  Additional Information Department: Printers Park POC SLP Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: M-T and Th-F/8-6:00 Job Overview 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. Responsibilities 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. Clinician completes case management activities consistent with department quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Clinician 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. Clinician demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital. Patient Care - Diagnostic Evaluations: Clinician 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. Clinician 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. Other Information COMPETENCIES ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences. DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY – Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results. MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships. MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources. RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement. STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Proficient knowledge in basic communication sciences, normal development, and current therapeutic management techniques with children with speech, language, learning, feeding/swallowing and hearing disorders preferred. SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment.  Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions. Complexity: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy.  Employee primarily applies standardized practices. Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.  Brings non routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor. Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.  Work product is subject to continual review. Qualifications EDUCATION – Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field. EXPERIENCE – One year pediatric speech-language pathology experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or school setting; One year experience with evaluation and treatment of children with speech, language, learning, and hearing disorders. Preferred: experience working with children with varying ages and levels of feeding difficulties. 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. Qualified candidate will have solid base knowledge and experience with pediatric patients with feeding disorders, and/or speech-language disorders. Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job 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 timeMotion: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Salary Information Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $73,044.66 to $109,567.00 Hourly Salary Range: $35.12 to $52.68 Benefits Information 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, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

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