Speech Therapist
About the role
Join our in-house Speech-Language Pathology team at Rogue Valley/Laurel Hill in Grants Pass, Oregon. The new SLP will be supported by a collaborative, clinician-led culture that prioritizes clinical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful resident outcomes. Our in-house rehabilitation program fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration, consistent clinical standards, and the flexibility to practice at the top of your license.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Plans and administers medically prescribed speech therapy treatment for patients with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
- Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
- Reviews referral, physician’s orders, patient's condition, and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment indicated.
- Accepts physician orders regarding speech therapy services.
- Performs initial patient evaluation before initiating therapy.
- Performs and documents OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
- Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of patient data in conjunction with the physician, patient, and caregiver(s).
- Plan direct or conduct rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
- Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of speech pathology and language disorders.
- Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or the Accrediting Body.
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
- 401-K
Perks
- Continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training)
- In-house training
- Generous PTO, including double-time holiday pay if worked with 8 recognized holidays
- Led by NARA and Management initiatives
Location
Located in beautiful Southern Oregon, Grants Pass offers an outstanding quality of life with access to river recreation, hiking, mild four-season weather, and a welcoming community.
Company Information
We are Regency Care of Rogue Valley, a skilled nursing community providing quality care to the residents we serve, located in Grants Pass, OR. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident minded individuals to join our team.