Speech Therapist - Clinical Fellow
Black Women's Mental Health Institute · Canon City, CO · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF) provides comprehensive speech and language therapy services within a rehabilitation setting.
Responsibilities
- Complete a minimum of 36 weeks of supervised Clinical Fellowship, adhere to licensure and professional standards, and communicate progress to supervisors.
- Assess, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, including areas such as speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, dysphagia, memory, and social communication.
- Coordinate adaptive communication devices, refer for hearing assessments, and instruct patients in therapy techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, promote safety, manage supplies, and maintain equipment.
- Ensure high-quality patient-centered care, document services, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
- State licensure or certification as required
Skills & Key Duties
- Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills
- Ability to adapt therapy plans
- Teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Commitment to professional growth through continuing education