Telehealth-Ready Speech-Language Pathologist

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Enterprise (OR); On-site; USD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans that support recovery, safety and quality of life in a rural healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required.
• Current and unrestricted license from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to complete continuing education requirements in accordance with Oregon state licensing regulations.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, contact and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Proficient with or willing to learn telehealth platforms and remote care delivery methods.
• Experience in an inpatient, acute care or rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services to adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehabilitation professionals for coordinated care.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers on communication strategies and therapy needs.
• Document evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries per hospital policy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Demonstrated compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth platforms

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Oregon licensure eligible

CCC-SLP preferred

Job description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans that support recovery, safety and quality of life in a rural healthcare environment.