Speech-Language Pathologist

2 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Oregon Health & Science University Full time
Department Overview

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing speech-language pathology services such as screening assessments, diagnostic evaluations and patient training related to communication, swallowing and/or cognition. Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation.

Function/Duties of Position

Evaluation and Caseload Management

  • Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
  • Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral
  • Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates
  • Performs diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES)
  • Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals
  • Documents evaluations in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR's and third-party payer criteria
  • Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately
  • Provides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient's team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to diet/feeding recommendations)

Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment

  • Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
  • Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
  • Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress
  • Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers
  • Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient's condition and situations warrant
  • Directs, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteers
  • Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
  • Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR's and third-party payer criteria.

Clinical Education

  • Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for Clinical Fellows and professional students
  • Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
  • Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule
  • Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications
  • A Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license in Speech/Language Pathology; OR,
  • Specifically when the position is a Clinical Fellowship Year position (CFY), meet the educational requirements, have an OR state conditional license, and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for licensure (completion of Clinical Fellowship Year). 
  • An Oregon State License in Speech/Language Pathology must be obtained within one year of appointment or employment will be terminated.
  • Current American Heart BLS CPR certification
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  • ASHA CCC's (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Acute Care speech-language pathology practice
Additional Details

Benefits:

  • Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  • Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  • Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  • Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcomeOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

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