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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Speech Language Therapist (SLP) - PHYSICAL THERAPY

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled

Speech‑Language Therapist

to join our interdisciplinary team. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders across a variety of care settings.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time/FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Days

Sign‑on bonus & relocation

available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

Shift differentials for nights and weekends

Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

Interested in learning more? Interested in learning more about AAS or about our positions? Send our recruiter an email at

cbland2@phs.org , or send a text/call at (505)452-7690. We look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of speech, language, communication, cognition, hearing and dysphasia disorders. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served. Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and immediate environmental well‑being of the patient. Promotes patient/caregiver self‑determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, community‑based care and home health care. Requires detailed knowledge of speech and language pathology in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data. Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence

1–3 years experience or Clinical Fellowship eligible

Speech Language Pathologist

BLS Required at time of Hire

Must meet all the educational requirements of Home Health Medicare Conditions of Participation if necessary.

Benefits We're all about well‑being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees – including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $49.26/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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