Job Description

Job Description

Primary City/State:

Sterling, Colorado\n

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Department Name:

Speech Thrpy-Hosp\n

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Work Shift:

Day\n

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Job Category:

Clinical Care\n

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New Grads Welcome to Apply!

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Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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Sterling Regional Medical Center has provided outstanding medical care to residents of northeastern Colorado and the surrounding area since 1938. As a Speech Therapist at Sterling Regional Medical Center,  you will see patients from all age groups and variety of diagnoses giving you the opportunity learn and develop new skills every day.  We are a 25-bed acute-care hospital with state-of-the-art technology, a full range of health care services, and a staff dedicated to providing our patients with excellent care. Our emphasis is to provide comprehensive, quality care close to home.  Our team is focused on the success of its patients as well as its providers.

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We are currently looking for Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who is interested in working with a diverse population, including pediatrics and adults. This role is approximately 90% outpatient, 10% inpatient. Our ideal candidate will be certified to complete MBSSs. Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient

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Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm. No weekend or call. 28hrs/week

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If working with a diverse and highly talented clinical staff who believe in collaborative patient care sounds like something you want to be a part of, Apply Today!

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Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

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Since 1938, Sterling Regional MedCenter has been the center of healthcare excellence in Northeast Colorado providing care for more than 20,000 members in Logan County, and over 50,000 people in its larger market. Sterling Regional MedCenter is licensed for 25 beds with both Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units, as well as full Women and Infant Services. For obstetrics, Sterling utilizes a computerized intelligent OB program designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor. As a level III trauma designated hospital, Sterling has 24/7 coverage for Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging, Family Medicine/Peds, and Rehabilitation. Sterling boasts cutting edge technology facilitating telehealth access for sub-specialty and tertiary services and state-of-the-art equipment in Imaging, Laboratory, Operating Suites, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units. The hospital continues to invest facility upgrades and new equipment.\n

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Attached to the hospital is the David Walsh Cancer Center, which provides both Medical and Radiation Oncology, with a beautiful infusion center and new linear accelerator. Sterling Regional is the only rural hospital in Colorado with a linear accelerator. In addition, Sterling Regional MedCenter is closely integrated with our Family Medicine and Surgical Specialty Clinics and the hospital and clinics are part of a 2-year, rural training track residency program affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado. Lastly, Sterling Regional MedCenter is one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties and has been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.\n

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POSITION SUMMARY
\n This position provides screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. This position plans and carries out specialized treatment programs, documents treatment, and maintains data regarding patient care. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

\n CORE FUNCTIONS
\n 1. Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and treatment goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.

\n 2. Implements individualized treatment plans that consider patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.

\n 3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.

\n 4. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.

\n 5. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.

\n 6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

\n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\n Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program.

\n Current licensure in the state of practice. Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year. BLS certification required.

\n Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

\n Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

\n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\n Additional related education and/or experience preferred. \n

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Estimated Pay Range:

$35.37 - $58.95 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained. \n

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2026-12-09\n

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EEO Statement:

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EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work from home, Shift work

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