Speech Therapist at Christian Living Communities — Denver, CO

Position Summary

Essential Duties

• Performs assessments and diagnoses, and develops treatment plans for language and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluates levels of swallowing, speech, and language difficulty and identifies appropriate treatment options.
• Creates and carries out individualized treatment plans that address each resident's specific functional needs and personal goals.
• Teaches residents techniques to improve sound production, voice, and fluency, tailored to what resonates with each individual.
• Creates goals and objectives for residents to work toward, celebrating progress and working collaboratively through challenges.
• Provides support and advice to residents, their caregivers, and family members with warmth and patience.
• Counsels residents and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders, fostering trust throughout the process.
• Builds strong relationships with residents over time, taking a genuine interest in their personalities, preferences, and everyday lives.
• Compiles thorough notes on residents’ progress and adjusts therapies and treatment plans where necessary.
• Documents resident care services according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
• Collaborates closely with fellow team members, contributing to a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 2–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Speech Language Pathologist state license; CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, active listening, and social perceptiveness
• Relationship building, compassionate instruction, and genuine appreciation for individuality and diverse life experiences
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making
• Time management and service orientation
• Collaborative teamwork

• Physical stamina to lift, transfer, and assist residents through physical activities.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted, including assisting residents when needed.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with residents in person and over the phone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of residents and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan