PRN- Speech Therapist - PRN

Colavria Therapy Services provides innovative and quality rehabilitation to our 5 star rated communities: The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood and Westlake Care Community.

We are proudly managed by Colavria Hospitality. A local, family-owned company specializing in assisted living, rehabilitation, and long-term care in the greater Denver area.

This position is located at The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood in Wheat Ridge. Some travel may be required.

What you'll be doing everyday:

Your primary role is to work collaboratively with your team to provide direct rehabilitation care in speech therapy to residents upon physician referral as well as to adequately plan for resident needs.

• Meet the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription
• Administer speech therapy treatments
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to resident care conferences
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by instructing residents, families, and caregivers in home care programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending home health or follow-up programs

Who we are looking for:

You will be able to demonstrate composure, customer focus, patience, and the ability to gain trust and establish rapport with residents and your team.

• A strong desire and passion to work in an environment with people that are unwell, disabled, or living with dementia. Prior experience with mental health and psych population is preferred
• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MSSLP)
• Must be ASHA certified (CCCs) or must be eligible for 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meet ASHA credentialing criteria
• One year's experience in long-term care or related setting preferred

You will be a great fit for our community if you:

• Prefer working in an environment where you are "not just a number"
• Share our values: innovation, collaboration, and harmonious relationships and work environments
• Are great at building relationships and understand the person-centered care model
• Have great ideas and want to make meaningful contributions every day
• Are happy with your job but would like to grow it into a career
• Would like to start or continue your career. We love new grads, those looking to transition into a career in senior services

We care about your physical, mental, and financial well-being and offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance and Wellness program
• PTO and holiday pay
• 401(K) with a great match!
• Flexible Spending
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
• Education programs
• Much more!

Pay range: $45-$55/hour

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our employment application system or are unable to apply electronically due to needing accommodations, please email colavriahr@colavria.com or call 303-421-3600

Equal Opportunity Employer