Speech Therapist-PRN (As Needed)$50.83 per hour

  • Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
  • Walsenburg, Colorado
  • Full Time


We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a collaborative healthcare environment while building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about improving communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities while delivering patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy.

Pay : $50.83 per hour. PRN as needed position.

Patient Care & Therapy Services

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

Perform screenings and assessments for appropriate patients

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Monitor patient progress and accurately document outcomes

Communicate patient needs and progress with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams

Provide education and support to patients and caregivers

Collaboration & Facility Engagement

Build positive working relationships with facility staff and healthcare professionals

Participate in care planning meetings, family conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings

Collaborate with Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and other rehabilitation professionals

Help develop and implement innovative therapy programs and techniques

Educate staff and community members about speech therapy services

Professional Excellence

Maintain compliance with facility policies, patient rights, infection control, and safety procedures

Stay current with industry trends, clinical best practices, and continuing education

Maintain active state licensure and professional certifications

Requirements:

Minimum Required Education/Experience : Hold a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology (may be dually certified in audiology). Hold a valid state license.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees, and administration.

Note : An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements : Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a two-step PPD test.

Licenses or Certificates : If driving, a valid driver's license and ability to be insured as a facility driver

Unusual Demands : Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Benefits :

All Employees are eligible for:

Employee Assistance Program

403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

Medical benefits including telehealth options

Dental and vision benefits

Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

Supplemental Life/AD&D

Paid Time Off

Short-term disability (employer paid)

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Identity protection

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you're considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.
Job ID: 523112477
Originally Posted on: 5/31/2026

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