Speech Therapist - PRN

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Speech Therapist in beautiful Montrose, CO . This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $38.37 - $58.00 per hour based on previous work experience. 
Schedule: PRN

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Speech Pathology , with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the equivalent of minimum of one-year experience working with adults/children with disorders of neurological origin , including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, swallowing, and The candidate must also have the ability to function independently within the department.
• Valid license in Speech Pathology in the state (where applicable) or actively accumulating the supervisory experience required for license.
• Registration with the Department of Health or eligible.
• Recommended Member of Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Recommended Member of Speech Hearing Association.
• Interested in geriatric rehabilitation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Speech Therapist will provide ongoing therapy to clients in a timely manner per physician’s orders. Communicate progress within the agency of resident progress. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats clients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services.

• Evaluates clients and formulates effective treatment plan per physician request and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Initiates ordered treatments and communicates with physician regarding client's progress.
• Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal and third-party payor regulations.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology Practice Act in state.
• Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.

About Us
The Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO which include experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists and home health aides dedicated to providing individualized health care needs with compassion and empathy. We are trained in caring for older adults, providing in-home health care services in the Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties and Montrose, CO.

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Experience working with adults/children with disorders of neurological origin, including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, swallowing

Education

• Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Speech Therapist

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