Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist $10,000 Bonus
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How this pay compares
This posting states $40.30 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Colorado post a median of $51 an hour, the middle half $47.79–$57.50, across 41 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Speech-language pathologists employed in Colorado earn a median of $53.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in Colorado: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Medicare gives Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Colorado's hospitals average 3.9). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 53% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Colorado hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital as owned by a non-profit body, and Intermountain Health also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Colorado is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges yet, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs a Colorado license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Colorado license, apply to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations (Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification) for a license by endorsement: what Colorado asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What Colorado requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist certification, from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations (Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification).
- An endorsement applicant licensed or certified elsewhere on the basis of a current ASHA CCC-SLP is deemed to meet the education, clinical fellowship and examination requirements; others show a master's or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders, an approved clinical fellowship and a passing national exam (4 CCR 748-1, Rules 1.4 to 1.6).
- Staying active: Certifications expire November 30 every year; renewal requires a Reflective Self-Assessment, a Learning Plan and ten professional development activities per year (4 CCR 748-1).
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in Colorado · Every state's rule
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About the job
Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and swallowing. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.
Clinical Fellows with experience in a hospital setting are welcome to apply! The Clinical Fellow wage is $40.30/hour. Please note that the sign-on bonus is available only to fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologists .
Essential Functions
- Provides skilled, quality clinical services utilizing standard of care, and evidence and outcomes-based practices, with appropriate goals, duration, and intensity of service.
- Complies with system and regulatory requirements and guidelines for documentation, billing, and working hours.
- Maintains effective and appropriate communication and relationships with peers, patients, families, caregivers and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in mentoring and supervision of students and new hires
- Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives as part of the Intermountain Operating Model
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
- Meets established productivity/efficiency standards for the department or service line.
- Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Versatility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Dependability
- Compassion
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech Language Pathology or equivalent
- Current licensure in state of practice
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Employees need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
- Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
- If driving is required, current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
Location
St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City
Grand Junction
Work State
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$43.09 - $66.47
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
From Intermountain Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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