Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title: Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient Rehab

Location: Portland, Oregon

Pay Rate: $2,210/week

Contract Length: 16 Weeks

Start Date: August 2026

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 4x10s (07:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
• Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday (Block Schedule Required)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend day per week (included in schedule)
• On-Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, with a strong emphasis on individualized, one-on-one care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations
• Provide treatment for:
• Dysphagia and swallowing disorders
• Aphasia and communication impairments
• Cognitive-linguistic deficits
• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies
• Utilize augmentative and alternative communication devices
• Educate patients and families on therapy plans and progress
• Complete documentation using Epic EMR
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care

Patient Care

• Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 care model
• Focus on improving patient independence and functional outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience (inpatient/acute care preferred)
• Active SLP license (Oregon or eligible)
• BLS certification
• Experience with Epic charting system

Required Skills

• Dysphagia management
• Communication and cognitive therapy
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Trach/Vent and Passy-Muir Valve experience
• Patient and family education

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work Sunday–Wednesday schedule
• Floating may be required within nearby facilities
• Must have a personal vehicle for assignment
• Travelers must be flexible and adhere to scheduling requirements

About Pride:

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Benefit Statement:

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.