Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN SLP

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their Portland, OR outpatient clinic. This role focuses on providing individualized, patient-centered care to clients with neurological, cognitive-communication, and speech/swallowing disorders. The SLP will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve meaningful progress and improve their communication, cognition, and swallowing skills, ultimately enhancing daily living and independence.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice
Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations
A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Experience in outpatient or neuro rehabilitation settings
Focuses on functional outcomes helping clients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing skills that enhance daily living and independence
Enjoys working in a collaborative clinic environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists
Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and create individualized, goal-driven treatment plans
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes