Speech Therapist - PRN

About Us

Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO. Our experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists, and home health aides is dedicated to providing individualized health care with compassion and empathy. We specialize in caring for older adults and provide in-home health care services in Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. As part of Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

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

Pay

$38.37 - $58.00 per hour based on previous work experience.

Schedule

PRN

Benefits

• 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)
• Early pay access (up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Speech Pathology, with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or equivalent of minimum one-year experience working with adults/children with disorders of neurological origin, including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, and swallowing
• 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 licensure
• Registration with the Department of Health or eligible
• Recommended membership in Speech Language Hearing Association and/or Speech Hearing Association
• Interest in geriatric rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing therapy to clients in a timely manner per physician’s orders
• Communicate progress within the agency regarding resident progress
• Evaluate and treat clients, communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintain appropriate documentation of services
• Formulate effective treatment plans per physician request and obtain approval for services from the referring physician
• Initiate ordered treatments and communicate with physicians regarding client progress
• Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal, and third-party payor regulations
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology Practice Act in the state
• Perform other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Clinical Services