Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Rehab Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and disability

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Career development

Brand new facility

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation. You will provide therapy to maximize communication, cognition, and swallowing for adult and geriatric patients on a 40-hour weekly schedule.

The role requires a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, ASHA CCC eligibility, and current licensure in Oregon, plus CPR certification. Join a team dedicated to outstanding patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Master's in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA CCC eligibility

Job description

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation. You will provide therapy to maximize communication, cognition, and swallowing for adult and geriatric patients on a 40-hour weekly schedule.

The role requires a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, ASHA CCC eligibility, and current licensure in Oregon, plus CPR certification. Join a team dedicated to outstanding patient care and professional growth.