Speech Language Pathologist

100% Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision (employee and qualifying dependents)

Wage Compensation - Min: $ 38.97 Max: $ 67.04

The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates and provides treatment for patients exhibiting speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders. Collaborates as an integral member with interdisciplinary treatment team. Apply a wide variety of techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, dysphagia, hearing, and oral motor disorders. Demonstrates consideration and concern, and inspires confidence when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, members of the medical staff or other employees. Perform duties in a manner consistent with GSHCS mission.

Essential Job Functions:

Professionalism:

• Represents GSHCS in a professional manner while performing job duties for patients, physicians, visitors and/or other staff members as evidenced by appropriate language, dress, and conduct.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Process. Maintains quality and efficiency standards as set by the immediate supervisor and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development.
• Attends pertinent in-services as required, departmental meetings, and other hospital development training or meetings as requested by GSHS.
• Adheres to GSHCS professional dress code. Wears Identification badge.
• Is reliable when following work schedule.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking:

• Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) when appropriate.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the legal aspects of position and demonstrates this in decisions related to job performance issues.

Procedures, Processes and Skills:

• Performs evaluations and treatments for both pediatric and adult populations. Is familiar with the most common tests and techniques for each population.
• Has inpatient experience as well as outpatient experience.
• Remains current with most recent research and training in speech and language pathology as well as swallow therapy.
• Able to locate and follow policies and procedures as stated for GSHS.
• Is familiar with and able to complete documentation in SOAP note format.

Safety:

• Maintains and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Speech/Language Pathology department safety policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, guests, and staff.
• Understands and follows HIPPA standards.

Communications:

• Able to communicate in writing and verbally with families as well as professionals in a polite professional manner.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally in public settings and meetings.

Health Care:

• Establishes a therapeutic presence by using People-Centered Team skills of differentiation, compassionate listening, and knowledge of the change/transition process in situations involving emotions, life/death transition, and/or conflict.
• Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and guests.
• Attend hospital departmental meetings, as appropriate, regarding continuation and coordination of patient care.
• Participate in coordinated care sessions and decisions.
• Supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates ICARE standards in all interactions.

Administrative:

• Follows given work schedule, documenting time worked efficiently, as well as requesting time off in a timely manner.

Additionally:

• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited program of Speech/Language Pathology.

Preferred: NA

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Current Oregon speech pathology license. Current BLS certification.

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: No prior experience required.

Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years of previous work experience, hospital experience preferred but not required. CFYs could be accepted. Experience with both adults and pediatrics. Pediatrics is highly preferred. Feeding and dysphagia skills are a bonus. Familiar with EPIC but not required.

Other

NA

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.