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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
