Speech Language Pathologist
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) tests and evaluates patients who have communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders resulting from medical conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, or developmental delays. The SLP's role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of these disorders to improve patients' communication abilities and swallowing function.
Essential Functions
Diagnostics the nature and extent of impairment and records and analyzes speech, language, and swallowing irregularities with written and oral tests, as well as other specialized tools.
Selects augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaches their use to individuals with little or no speech capability.
Treats patients who have suffered loss of speech to help them to recover reliable communication skills so they may fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles.
Diagnoses and treats patients with cognitive communication impairments, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving disorders and oral motor problems resulting in eating and swallowing difficulties.
Assesses and treats swallowing difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury.
Assesses and treats voice disorders including those related to vocal chord dysfunction.
Minimum Job Requirements
Current unencumbered licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Oregon is required.
BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of state practice act guidelines and Medicare guidelines and following the guidelines in the delivery of patient care.
Effective teamwork and proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Prior experience with proper electronic medical record documentation.
Ability to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
Calmness in emergency or crisis situations and strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations.
Strong organizational and prioritization ability and multitasking and time management.
Physical Requirements
On-the-job time spent sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing.
Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Exposure to working near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid, fumes/airborne particles, work with explosives, outdoor weather, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Repetitive motion actions from 3-4 hours per day: grasping firm/heavy & fine dexterity; from 5-6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light; repetitive use of hands.
Additional Information
Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour. Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour.