Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist – Home Health

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- Home Health role at St. Charles Health System

Pay range: $43.15 - $64.73 + 15% Relief Differential

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: Rehabilitation Supervisor or Manager

Department: Rehabilitation

Date last reviewed: August 2024

Our Vision: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

Our Mission: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Our Values: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Departmental

Summary:

The Rehabilitation Department provides therapy and nursing services to patients, families and patient’s caregivers including:
Rehabilitation Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Our department operates as a system department and provides services to Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Outpatient settings across four campuses. Our Rehabilitation departments offer a variety of specialty services across the various services delivery areas.

Evaluates, plans, and provides treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

• Adheres to Oregon State Speech-Language Licensing Board Standards.
• Performs evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, hearing, language, voice, cognitive or swallowing disorders.
• Provides community resource, knowledge and referral services.
• Provides staff consultation and training.
• May be required to drive Rehabilitation van and meet all related SCHS vehicle policy requirements.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
• Participates in clinical care conferencing.
• Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with department standards.
• Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the course of care. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Required: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a college or university accredited by the American Speech-Language Pathology & Hearing Association.

Preferred: N/A

Required: Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the Oregon State Board of Health. Must have active Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Preferred: N/A

Required: 1 year experience in therapy procedures with medical based diagnoses and familiarity with rehabilitation practices.

Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital-based setting.

Entry level

Part‑time

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