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Speech Language Pathologist

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation for patients with speech, hearing, language, voice, cognitive, or swallowing disorders as prescribed by a physician. This role involves working with families and team members, providing community resource referrals, and participating in clinical care conferencing.

Requirements summary

A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program is required, along with active licensure by the Oregon State Board of Health and an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Candidates must possess one year of experience with therapy procedures for medical diagnoses and familiarity with rehabilitation practices.

postgraduate degreeConfidentialityDocumentationComputer ApplicationsProfessionalismPatient EducationTreatment PlanningEvaluationRehabilitationSpeech-Language PathologySwallowing DisordersInterdisciplinary CareSpeech DisordersLanguage DisordersVoice DisordersHearing DisordersCognitive Disorders

Job description

(Full-Time, Days) Flex Float Adults and Pediatrics Pay range

$44.01 - $66.02 ST.
CHARLES
HEALTH
SYSTEM
JOB
Description
TITLE:
Speech
Language
Pathologist
REPORTS
TO
Position:
Rehabilitation
Supervisor or
Manager
Department:
Rehabilitation
DATE
LAST
Reviewed:
August 2024
OUR
VISION:
Creating
America’s healthiest community, together
OUR
MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR
VALUES:
Accountability,
Caring and
Teamwork
Departmental
SUMMARY: The Rehabilitation Department provides therapy and nursing services to patients, families and patient’s caregivers including: Rehabilitation Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Our department operates as a system department and provides services to Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Outpatient settings across four campuses. Our Rehabilitation departments offer a variety of specialty services across the various services delivery areas.
Position
OVERVIEW: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals. This position 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 SCHS 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 patient’s and family’s learning throughout the course of care. Reinforces patient’s 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.

Previous experience in a hospital-based setting. See additional position information for list of preferred certifications. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Additional
Position
Information:
Preferred
Certifications:
Neonatal
Therapy
Certification
Board: Neonatal Therapy Certification (NTCB).
Northern
Speech
Services: Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Scale (MBSIMP).
American
Board of
Child
Language and
Language
Disorders: Board Certified Specialist- Child Language (BCS-CL).
American
Board of
Fluency and
Fluency
Disorders: Board Certified Specialist- Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders (BCS-SCF).
American
Board of
Swallowing and
Swallowing
Disorders: Board Certified Specialist- Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S).
Brain
Injury
Associate of
America: Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS).
LSVT
Global: LSVT LOUD.
Evergreen
Certifications: Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). ADHD-Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP).
International
Association of
Orofacial
Myology: International Association of Orofacial Myology (COM).
Physiological
Oncology
Rehab
Institute: PORi Certification for oncology therapy (PORi).
Neurorecovery
Unlimited: Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS).
Additional
Skills
Needed: Communication/Interpersonal Demonstrates St. Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork in every interaction. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees. Strong team working and collaborative skills. Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Organizational Ability to multi-task and work independently. Attention to detail.
Mathematical
Skills: Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations.
Language
Skills: Read, write, speak and understand English. Computer Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP .
Schedule
Weekly
Hours: 40
Caregiver
Type:
Regular
Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position?
No
Job
Family:
SPEECH
Language
Scheduled
Days of the
Week: Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays
Shift
Start &
End
Time: 7-530 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide

Speech Language Pathologist

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Requirements summary

Job description

(Full-Time, Days) Flex Float Adults and Pediatrics Pay range

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