Speech Therapist Lead - HCA Healthcare

Description

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Speech Therapist Lead you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Aurora which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Speech Therapist Lead where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

This position supports the mission of HCA HealthONE of optimizing quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Oversees and directs the care of assistive personnel, maintaining accountability for the care given to assigned patients. When the need arises, will complete other duties as assigned.

HCA HealthONE expects our Code of Conduct Value Statements to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community.

This position reflects advanced experience and/or expertise in a specific therapy discipline. Staff functioning in this role will participate in direct patient care, staff & program development and professional initiatives.

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for assigned patients. Each service area may require specialized skills and/or serve specific age categories, which may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

2. Treatment is provided in compliance with the Hospital and Therapy Service Policies and Procedures.

3. Supports of the Hospital and department at all times, participate in the Rehabilitation Services Department and Hospital’s Performance Improvement efforts.

4. Assume responsibility for maintaining and improving Therapy knowledge and skills.

5. Demonstrates good judgment and the ability to function independently and possess evaluation and decision making skills.

6. Mentors and/or oversees the clinical practice of all department staff.

7. Participation in professional initiatives and staff development.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What qualifications you will need:

• Employee must maintain an active license degree related Therapy service discipline in the State of Colorado
• BS, MS or Doctorate degree in related Rehabilitation Service discipline.
• 3-5 years clinical experience.

1. Works cooperatively with the entire healthcare team and demonstrates advanced leadership skills.

2. Possesses strong sense of Hospital direction and inspires confidence in others that direction is right.

3. Sets aggressive team goals that challenge others and achieves superior performance results.

4. Is recognized as a master in developing top performers though ongoing feedback, continuous learning and recognition.

5. Energizes others to continually develop and excel.

6. Evaluates and treats patients referred for services by a licensed physician or dentist according to the Colorado Law and Medicare/The Joint Commission regulations.

7. Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with patients, families, physicians and other hospital personnel.

8. Practices safety measures in all patients care duties.

9. Accurately and completely documents evaluation findings, treatment planning, goals, education of patients/ families, discharge planning.

10. Accepts responsibility for formulation of the plan of care according to identified patient problems as needed, accepts accountability for the implementation of the plan of care by appropriately and effectively communication with team members.

11. Supervises and directs treatment of department aides and assistants.

12. Patients may include individuals of ages from pediatric, adolescent and adult to geriatric. Adjusts assessment and treatment based upon the age of the patient.

13. Identifies the educational needs of the patient/family, determines the appropriate interventions, promotes patient participation and establishes realistic outcomes that are re-evaluated on an ongoing basis.

14. Administers treatment modalities and procedures in a safe and effective manner, based on the physician’s prescription and the therapist’s professional judgment in an accurate, safe and timely manner. Accepts responsibility for the knowledge of the actions of all team members.

15. Participates in functional improvement team, hospital, and department in-services and other educational activities that help improve the goals and standards of care.

16. Recognizes behavior or attitudes that interfere with effective team performance and initiates measures to resolve conflicts that disrupt high quality patient care.

17. Adheres to Infection Control/Standard Precautions while performing all duties.

18. Demonstrates proficiency and working knowledge of all department equipment.

19. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding patient rights.

20. Follows all Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures.

21. Maintains good attendance, as well as displays professional conduct and dress at all times.

22. Demonstrates understanding of Hospital and Department safety and emergency procedures.

23. Demonstrates competency for all standards on the performance appraisal.

24. Practice reflects professionalism, maturity, and commitment.

25. Performs general administrative duties

26. Schedules new/existing patients and completes patient registration/revisits

27. Submits new patient information/documentation into WebPT which includes scrips, physician notes, med lists, ID Cards

28. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Speech Language Hearing
• Speech Pathologist
• Masters Degree

No Travel Required

3 years experience Required 

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Speech Therapist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.