Speech and Language Pathologist- PRN

A Day in the Life of a Speech Language Pathologist:

This position works under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, with additional guidance and direction provided by the Lead Speech Therapist on matters specific to speech therapy services.  Performs duties ensuring comprehensive, coordinated speech language pathology services to both in-patients and out-patients. 

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is what you will be doing:

• Evaluates the patient’s functional communication and swallow ability with the use of field-accepted and/or standardized test materials appropriate for the patient’s response pattern; evaluations to include receptive and expressive language skills, cognitive language, speech production, voice, laryngeal speech, augmentative communication and dysphagia.
• Performs fluoroscopy swallow studies by coordinating with radiologists and radiology technicians as ordered by the patient’s physician.
• Coordinates with physician offices, OP Radiology and OP Rehabilitation Services staff for scheduling of medically referred patients with communications and/or swallowing disorders.
• Coordinates with CRMC Food and Nutrition Services in ordering and obtaining food materials needed for swallowing evaluations and treatment.
• Prepares and administers direct therapy treatments for communication and swallowing-disordered patients according to goals and plan of care determined during patient evaluation.
• Completes all necessary in-patient and out-patient documentation for evaluations and treatments according to department guidelines, in a timely manner.
• Provides education and in-service to staff, patients and family members as part of treatment or as specific needs arise for hospital and community programs.
• Regularly attends Physical Rehabilitation Services meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, as indicated for patient coordination. 
• Remains current with all organizational required training and professional education requirements for licensure.

Desired skills:

• Possesses knowledge and skill to promote excellence in patient services, community outreach and professional growth through continuing education.
• Inputting data/typing documentation in electronic health record and on paper, computer literacy in using various hardware and software for treatment and documentation
• Answering and conversing clearly on the telephone
• Calculating, Manipulating, and Interpreting Numbers
• Analyzing, Assessing, and Explaining
• Problem Solving/Reasoning

Here is what you will need:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology training program
• Current Wyoming Speech/Language Pathologist license
• Cheyenne Regional RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in either an inpatient or outpatient setting including acute care

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!