Speech Pathologist - Portland, United States - Adventist Health

    Adventist Health
    Adventist Health Portland, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Adventist Health Portland, part of both the Adventist Health and Oregon Health and Science University health systems features of a 302-bed medical center, 34 medical clinics, and home care and hospice services in the Portland metro area. Our full-service acute care medical center provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to communities on the city's east side. Key services include cardiovascular care, emergency services, orthopedics, radiation oncology, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and labor and delivery. Adventist Health Portland's mission executed by more than 550 physicians, 1,900 employees and 250 volunteers serving a local community known for its outdoor activities, independent creatives and exquisite culinary opportunities.

    This a Per Diem Role. The schedule requires availability for a minimum of 2 weekend days a month and 1 holiday a year.

    Job Summary:

    Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

    Job Requirements:

    Education and Work Experience:
    • Master's Degree: Required
    • Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred
    • MBSS experience preferred.
    Licenses/Certifications:
    • Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
    • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required
    • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Required
    • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required
    Essential Functions:
    • Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
    • Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
    • Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
    • Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
    • Supervises assistants and support staff.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
    Organizational Requirements:

    Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

    About Us

    Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.