St. Charles Health System

St. Charles Health System

Speech Language Pathologist - NICU/Outpatient Pediatrics

Bend, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$44k-$66kDetected 27 days ago
Customer SupportEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunication

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
  • Performs evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, hearing, language, voice, cognitive or swallowing disorders.

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.
  • Candidates must have completed their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and possess at least 1 year of NICU experience.
  • Required: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a college or university accredited by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
  • May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in a hospital-based setting.
  • See additional position information for list of preferred certifications.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
  • Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital-based setting.
  • Preferred Certifications:

Skills

  • Communication/Interpersonal
  • 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.
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St.
  • Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • Read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
  • 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.

Compensation

  • $44.01 - $66.02
  • TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist
  • REPORTS TO POSITION: Rehabilitation Supervisor or Manager
  • DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2024
  • OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Benefits

  • In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Company info

  • 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.
  • Adheres to Oregon State Speech-Language Licensing Board Standards.
  • Provides community resource, knowledge and referral services.
  • Provides staff consultation and training.
  • 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.

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