Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Speech Pathologist at Samaritan Health Services!
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome communication and swallowing disorders? At Samaritan Health Services, we are looking for dedicated Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic team. You will play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients through personalized therapy and education, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care from assessment to discharge.
Why This Role Matters
As a Speech Pathologist, you will:
- Provide safe and effective speech-language pathology and dysphagia services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration within our multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
About Our Department
The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan are dedicated to evaluating and treating patients facing challenges in self-care, mobility, and functional independence. Our speech therapy teams specialize in:
- Speech sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition (memory, attention, problem-solving).
- Providing care to both adult and pediatric patients across various diagnoses in acute and outpatient settings.
- Following patients from initial evaluation to discharge, ensuring continuity of care and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Current unencumbered Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license.
- Certificate of Clinical Compliance from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or be an active participant in your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
- Ability to travel to multiple points of care.
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Essential Skills and Abilities
We value candidates who possess:
- Therapy and Counseling Skills: Knowledge of principles and methods for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Strong Communication: Effective written and oral skills to convey complex information clearly.
- Team Building: Ability to collaborate and maintain constructive relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
- Time Management: Skills to organize, plan, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
This role may require:
- Frequent sitting, walking, and lifting (up to 60 lbs).
- Manual dexterity for tasks requiring fine motor skills.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, reaching, and pushing.
Why Work With Us?
At Samaritan Health Services, we believe in supporting our employees with:
- Flexible working conditions to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Keywords:
speech therapy, speech-language pathology, dysphagia treatment, communication disorders, patient rehabilitation, clinical evaluation, therapy services, healthcare collaboration, cognitive therapy, speech assessment