Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist (ST)

Heritage Park Care Center is part of Life Care Centers of America the largest privately-owned skilled nursing home company in the United States. Located in the central Rocky Mountains just 12 miles from Glenwood Springs and 30 miles from Aspen Colorado Heritage Park Care Center is at the base of beautiful Mount Sopris in Carbondale making our nursing home an ideal choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following:

• 4.7 Google Star Rating out of 55 reviews
• 800 Club membership in 2025 an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on
• 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities of choice
• New Grad Mentorship Program
• Great growth opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states

Full-Time: $42 to $52/hr

PRN: $50 - $55/hr

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
• ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved must maintain ASHA credentialing.
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and e mail
• Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

• Establish assess and modify realistic measurable timely and functional goals
• (SLP CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs
• (SLP CFY only) Must be able to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
• Read write speak and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer