Speech Language Pathologist - NICU/Outpatient Pediatrics

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech and language disorders. This role collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure patient care goals are met.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and at least one year of related experience, demonstrating professional standards and a commitment to patient well-being.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year experience of therapy procedures with medical diagnoses.
• Must possess high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders.
• Document information accurately and timely.
• Provide community resources and referral services.

Kenntnisse

Therapy procedures with medical-based diagnoses

Knowledge of rehabilitation practices

Customer service

Professionalism and confidentiality

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support certification

Oregon driver’s license

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time, Days)

Pay range: $44.01 - $66.02

Position Overview

Evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patients’ abilities and goals. Does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Adheres to Oregon State Speech-Language Licensing Board Standards.
• Performs evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, hearing, language, voice, cognitive or swallowing disorders.
• Provides community resource, knowledge and referral services.
• Provides staff consultation and training.
• May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related St. Charles Health System vehicle policy requirements.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing.
• Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with department standards.
• Participates with team members in facilitating patients’ and family’s learning throughout the course of care. Reinforces patients’ continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a college or university accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Oregon State Board of Health. Must have an active Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions, training, meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Experience

Required: 1 year experience of therapy procedures with medical-based diagnoses and familiarity with rehabilitation practices.

Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital-based setting.