Description
A Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care) is needed in Farmington, NM to join the Rehabilitation Department of a 198-bed, Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
The role. Working within a rehabilitation department that provides seven-day-a-week acute care services, the SLP evaluates and treats adults and geriatric patients presenting with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders. The position involves Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and critical care-level assessment, with a typical caseload of 8–12 patients per day depending on referrals and hours worked. Documentation is completed in Cerner. The SLP reports to the Site Coordinator and the SLP Coordinator.
What we're looking for.
- Education as required by the New Mexico State Licensing Board
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, with at least 2 years of acute care experience required
- Acute and critical care experience including MBSS strongly preferred
- BLS certification required
- New Mexico licensure or Compact licensure required; candidates who do not yet hold New Mexico or Compact licensure must obtain prior to start
Schedule. Day shift, hours to be determined with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break (12: 30–13: 00); days vary as the acute rehabilitation department operates seven days per week.
Compensation. $35.74 - $44.68/hr plus $2 sign-on bonus