University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Position #:00847437 - Requisition #39770

This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 9-months. 

Job Summary:

The MIBH currently seeks a temporary (9-month) full-time licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who will work within the MIBH interdisciplinary team. The responsibilities of this position focus on direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide exceptional direct evaluation and intervention within an interdisciplinary clinical care team, interacting directly with physicians, allied, behavioral health and integrative care providers.

·         Primarily engage in patient-centered cognitive-communication assessment and intervention, with additional care in speech, voice and swallowing as clinically indicated.

·         Demonstrate skill in clinical screening and referral for needs in allied fields and services (e.g., Audiology, ENT, Gastroenterology).

·         Provide clinical treatment and education for patients and family members regarding communication strategies and cognitive strategy support.

·         Promote improved quality of care across the MIBH by emphasizing understanding and integration of strategies to support foundational components of TBI-related persistent symptom improvement, with a primary focus on cognitive functioning, auditory-related problems, and communication.

·         Participate in collaborative clinical team rounds, decision making, and administrative staffing.

·         Successfully communicate with colleagues and staff (both written and verbal), shifting communication style as dictated by the communication partner.

·         Uphold ASHA, CU-AMC, CU Medicine, and UC Health standards for ethics, patient documentation, confidentiality, and other related procedures.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is an interdisciplinary clinical care and research institute for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated physical and psychological health conditions such as post-traumat