Speech Language Pathologist SLP
About The Position
Cascadia Healthcare is hiring Speech Language Pathologists for its teams in Portland, Oregon, with full-time and PRN opportunities and flexible scheduling. The organization provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities, following state and federal guidelines. The role includes assessing speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency; developing treatment plans; and providing treatment based on a physician’s plan. The position provides therapy in a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility and works collaboratively with rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Current state license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
- Valid CPR/BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute care, or long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate patients or residents and develop appropriate care plans.
- Provide direct treatment under a physician’s direction and based on the established plan of care.
- Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency for individuals with communication, swallowing, or cognitive problems.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Instruct residents, patients, families, and caregivers on monitoring speech and practicing new skills.
- Complete required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Document accurately and promptly in patient records.
- Devise special tools and treatments to address individual patient needs.
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy in a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility setting.
- Collaborate with other rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff.
- Maintain resident and patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
- Develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals and methods for achieving them.
- Communicate the resident’s or patient’s speech therapy program to family members or guardians.
- Keep written documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, and weekly summaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $52–$60 per hour, depending on experience.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick days.
- Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career growth and development opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
