Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Parkwood Clinic • Portland, OR

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About The Position

About Us: Mission Statement “Grow, thrive, flourish." Our mission is to empower every child to grow with confidence, thrive through communication, and find happiness in expressing who they are. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy services that nurture each child’s unique voice -- helping them to connect, express, and succeed in the world around them. Our Purpose & Core Values: We aim to provide the highest quality, comprehensive, and individualized speech therapy services to all members of our community, in alignment with our Core Values. Our Core Values are: Clinical Excellence Collaboration Education Community Sustainability Ways we embody these Core Values: Accept a variety of insurance panels, including Medicaid/OHP, to reduce financial barriers for families seeking high quality services Provide skilled 1:1 service to clients in 5 locations (2 clinics, 3 schools) Offer skilled, HIPAA compliant telehealth options Collaborative model of treatment where clients are encouraged to work with more than one therapist Multiple specialties (feeding/swallowing, orofacial-myofunctional therapy (OMT), AAC, language, literacy, behavioral voice, executive functioning, etc.) Data driven therapy model so that sessions are paid for families by insurance panels Advanced training for our team so they are looking through a skilled lens in their therapeutic approach Paid continuing education & mentorship for staff members Collaboration with outside providers; listening to our pediatricians, dentists, orthodontists, school team members State-of-the-art clinics designed from a therapist’s perspective to help provide the highest quality therapy in a calm, organized space Team Philosophy Have fun! Share your passion for working with kids and helping families meet their goals in creative, sustainable ways Feel supported in your personal and professional growth Find community in our team of caring, compassionate individuals Responsibilities: The need for high quality speech and language services is continuously growing. We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist who aligns with our company’s purpose and can help us help more kids!

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate supports our company’s purpose and possesses the following skills:
• Clinical Skills:
• OMT and/or Feeding training and experience
• Enjoys working with the pediatric population and their families/caregivers
• Creative, wholistic approach to treatment Ex. Considering the role of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) in articulation errors and behavioral patterns
• Strong behavior management skills across pediatric populations
• Driven to meet clinic and client goals/targets
• Ability to initiate and foster professional relationships
• Likes to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Desire to learn and advance clinical skill set
• Non-Clinical/Soft Skills:
• Effective and efficient problem-solving abilities
• Confident, outgoing, professional demeanor
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility in thinking and ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Excellent time management skills
• Close attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Professional dress and appearance
• Master's (Required)
• Oregon Board SLP License and ASHA CCC-SLP Certification (Required)
• All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing and pass a drug screen for commonly abused controlled substances (including marijuana), and consent to a background check. Employment is contingent on these results.

Nice To Haves

• Feeding/AAC/OMT training preferred
• We serve culturally and linguistically diverse client populations. We encourage multilingual applicants of all skill levels to apply! Languages include: Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive Speech, Language, and/or Feeding Evaluations to the Parkwood standard of quality
• Treatment of clients across all ages and abilities continuum
• Use of Ensora Therapy Rehab Suite (formerly Fusion Web Clinic) EMR to support the clinical documentation process, including but not limited to:
• Evaluation writing
• Goal writing
• Completing letters of medical necessity
• Treatment notes (including the use of correct CPT Code(s) & ICD-10(s))
• Re-evaluations
• Screenings
• Signed Mutual Exchanges of Information
• Correspondence with referring providers/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration
• Maintain all requirements for ASHA & Oregon Board licensure
• Maintain CEU credits
• Feeding/AAC/OMT training preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education stipend
• ASHA & OR License reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level