Speech Therapist

Regency Pacific Management; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Regency Hermiston seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities, following state and federal guidelines.

The role plans and administers medically prescribed therapy, performs initial evaluations, and documents OASIS assessments, developing treatment plans with physicians, patients, and caregivers, to enhance residents’ independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or the Accrediting Body.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referral, physician’s orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated.
• Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy. Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Plan direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Speech therapy

OASIS assessments

Treatment planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders

Job description

Compassionate care, resident focus, long-term clinical team, and community leadership. Regency Hermiston has assembled a team of dedicated caregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional resident care. Looking for an opportunity to partner with top-notch leadership, a work family, and a place with a mission of serving others, Regency Hermiston is your next place of employment.

The dynamic in-house Regency Hermiston Therapy Team, led by a compassionate clinician who is dedicated to training the next generation, serves our residents in our expansive, state-of-the-art therapy gym. Serving as a therapy resource that enhances the quality of life for your residents, the Regency Hermiston Therapy team embodies the Regency spirit of working with seniors and their families to ensure that we consistently bring Independence to Living and Quality to Life.

The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You Will

• Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referral, physician’s orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated. Accepts physician orders regarding speech therapy services.
• Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy. Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Plan direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Other duties as requested.

Benefits Of An In-House Therapy Staff Model

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect. Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO, including double-time holiday pay if worked with 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You Currently

• Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or the Accrediting Body.

Our Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.