Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient

An outpatient healthcare team in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide skilled evaluation and treatment for patients with a broad range of communication and related functional needs.

This position is responsible for developing individualized treatment plans based on each patient's diagnosis, functional abilities, age-related considerations, and rehabilitation potential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify speech, language, communication, and related therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide skilled speech and language pathology interventions for patients with diverse diagnoses and disabilities.
• Modify treatment approaches based on patient progress, functional ability, and individual needs.
• Provide professional consultation and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and follow applicable professional and organizational standards.
• Address specialized speech/language pathology needs when required by the department.
• Deliver patient-centered care while considering physical, developmental, and age-related factors.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology program, or equivalent education and experience meeting professional requirements.
• Specialized speech/language pathology coursework or training appropriate to departmental needs.
• Active Oregon Speech Language Pathologist license upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Approximately 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to meet specialized speech/language pathology experience requirements associated with the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing speech/language pathology services in an outpatient healthcare environment.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Key Skills

• Speech and language assessment.
• Individualized treatment planning.
• Patient-centered rehabilitation.
• Clinical documentation.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Patient and family communication.

Compensation and Details

• Salary to be discussed.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who meet applicable qualifications and payment conditions.
• Relocation may be possible for an ideal candidate.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching and additional eligible employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and other eligible paid time off.
• Up to 25 days of paid time off per year for eligible employees.
• Tuition and education assistance, including eligible programs with tuition, books, and fees covered within program limits.
• Employee well-being resources.
• Counseling and coaching assistance for eligible employees and members.
• Annual TriMet transit pass for eligible employees working within the applicable Portland service area.
• Free and convenient parking.
• Medical plan assistance for qualifying employees and eligible dependents.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Why This Location?

Portland offers access to the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, forests, parks, hiking, cycling, skiing, restaurants, craft beverages, live entertainment, arts and cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and public transportation options.