Speech Therapist

About the Role

Regency Hermiston has assembled a team of dedicated caregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional resident care. The dynamic in-house Regency Hermiston Therapy Team, led by a compassionate clinician dedicated to training the next generation, serves residents in an expansive, state-of-the-art therapy gym. As a Speech Therapist, you will evaluate and treat residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The Regency Hermiston Therapy team embodies the Regency spirit of working with seniors and their families to ensure we consistently bring Independence to Living and Quality to Life.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
• Other duties as requested.

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model

• Aligned Mission and Values: Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration: Focus on individualized care for residents through inter-departmental teamwork.
• Enhanced Quality of Care: Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks: Robust benefits, including:
  • Continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training).
  • License renewal support.
  • EPA program and in-house training.
  • Generous PTO, including double-time holiday pay if worked (8 recognized holidays).
  • Leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

Requirements

• 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) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K