Speech and Language Pathologist

A Day in the Life of a Speech Language Pathologist:

Apply appropriate principles, methods, and procedures in order to provide speech, language, cognitive voice, aural and dysphagia measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, treatment, counseling and instruction to patients based on age-specific needs and expected outcomes.

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 patient level of function for communication and gross hearing for speech and/or cognitive- linguistic or swallowing efficiency utilizing field-accepted and/or standardized test materials appropriate for the patient’s response pattern.
• Develops a plan for care in conjunction with physicians, interdisciplinary team members and the patient and family addressing needs which include but are not limited to receptive and expressive language skills, cognition, speech production, voice disorders, laryngeal speech, fluency, dysphagia, and augmentative communication.
• Implements the treatment in accordance with the evaluation and treatment plan.
• Educates the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team concerning the speech therapy program.
• Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency policy. Keeps accurate and up to date records and attends interdisciplinary meetings to update the plan of care.
• Coordinates treatment activity with other disciplines and team members which includes participation in clinical staffing and provides/seeks input to/from others on patient care.
• Attends Physical Rehabilitation Services meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, as indicated for patient coordination.

DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Speech Therapy: 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.

Desired skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill to promote excellence in patient services, community outreach and professional growth through continuing education.
• Ability to function independently and on an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work as a team player and serve as a role model.
• Ability to perform necessary calculation and interpret data used in patient treatments.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural socioeconomic populations.

Here is what you will need:

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution
• Wyoming Speech/Language Pathologist license
• Cheyenne Regional AHA 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!