Speech Language Pathologist I

Location: Aurora Position Type: Regular 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. The Speech‑Language Pathologist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). This position will support the Bridge Program. Bridge clinicians see a wide variety of patients who are discharged from the inpatient rehab program. This includes neurorehabilitation, feeding, swallowing, motor speech, & augmentative communication with patients from 3-21+ years. Strong candidates for this position will: Be comfortable asking questions and giving impressions/opinions based in evidence. Show independence in reaching out to other providers in the community and communicating with families and schools. Embrace opportunities to learn from team members and invest in ongoing population‑specific and professional development. Work collaboratively with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and neuropsychology as we continue to build and grow the Bridge Program. Other Information Department: Inpatient Speech Pathology, Bridge Program Position Status: 40 hours per week; eligible for benefits Shift: Days, Tuesday‑Friday, 10‑hour shifts Salary Information: Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86 Duties & Responsibilities 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 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. Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Degrees Master's degree in Speech‑ Language Pathology or related field. Experience Neurorehabilitation or inpatient hospital experience preferred Licenses & Certifications BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)‑Speech‑Language Pathologist 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 Benefits Information Base pay Incentives Paid time off Medical/dental/vision insurance Company provided life and disability insurance Paid parental leave 403b employer match (retirement savings) A robust wellness program Access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. 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. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Estimated Close Date: 08/28/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital Colorado