Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 36-40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, 5 days a week including one Saturday shift per month
Ideal start date: July 2026

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is excited to announce that we are looking for our next speech language pathologist clinical fellow to join our Inpatient rehab team. The clinical fellow will commit to a one-year fellowship position (mid-July 2026–end of July 2027) in which you will gain exceptional experience that will help you further your career and obtain your certification of clinical competence.

Joinour collaborative team in the inpatient rehab unit at Salem Health. Inpatient rehab is a specialized unit that provides an intensive therapy program in which patients receive at least three hours of therapy/day across all disciplines including PT, OT and speech. Length of stay is between 1-3 weeks, and most patients discharge home or to a community setting.

In your clinical fellowship year, you will apply the principles of professional practice in Speech-Language Pathology to evaluate and treat patients with the focus on restoring and enhancing a person’s ability to function as independently as possible. To meet these goals, you will:

• Conduct evidence-based evaluations for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable and functional goals.
• Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to support care and discharge planning including participation in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Recommend, administer and interpret instrumental assessments (e.g., modified barium swallow studies, flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing) as appropriate.
• Focus on exceptional patient care and customer service, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.
• Learn to manage a dynamic caseload efficiently, adapting to department needs and productivity expectations.
• Work closely with a dedicated team of acute care speech language pathologists, including an onsite clinical fellowship supervisor.

• Position posted:
  Early March
• Phone Screens:
  Early- mid April
• In-person or virtual interviews:
  Mid-late April
• Offer presented to candidate:
  End of April
• Clinical Fellow start:
  Mid July.

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Eligible for a temporary license in Oregon under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP.

• Clinical rotation in department-specific area preferred.
• If completing MBSS or FEES/FEEST studies, specialty training and/or coursework completion is required and may include MBSImp courses, FEES/FEEST courses, and/or other coursework identified by the organization as indicated.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.  for details.

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter.