Speech Language Pathologist

Portland of Cascadia, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portland of Cascadia, LLC is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication needs in a sub-acute/long-term care setting. You will develop treatment plans and work under physician guidance to restore communication abilities.

The role requires current licensure, CPR certification, and at least six months' experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with geriatric patient needs.
• Strong clinical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Speech therapy techniques

Geriatric population

Clinical capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology

State license to practice Speech Language Pathology

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan

Essential Functions

• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.
• Strong clinical capabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• Valid CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.