Speech Therapist

Regency Pacific Management; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education funding

License renewal

In-house training

Generous PTO

Job summary

Regency Redmond is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. You will plan and administer medically prescribed therapy, evaluate skills, review orders, and perform initial evaluations.

The role includes developing written treatment plans with the physician and caregivers and performing OASIS assessments when appropriate.

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 related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Reviews referrals, physician orders, patient condition, and records to determine therapy indicated.
• Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy.
• Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate times.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans with physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
• Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment to improve communication abilities.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Speech therapy

OASIS assessments

Clinical evaluation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders

Job description

The Regency Redmond family strives to foster a supportive workplace where our entire team engages in quality resident care. Healthcare professionals are experiencing an unprecedented time of stress. We work with you to design a schedule that ensures resident safety while providing you with the critical time to recharge. Upward mobility is at the core of Regency’s philosophy of empowering employees. We wish to partner with you to achieve the professional goals you set for yourself and will work with you to identify opportunities within the Regency family that align with those goals. Compensation is an essential component of feeling valued, and we understand the unique challenges of the Central Oregon cost of living. Along with a robust benefits package, Regency Redmond offers some of the most competitive wages in Deschutes County.

PRN Opportunity!

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.