Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Adult Relief Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-34001 Position Category Rehabilitative Position Type Relief/Flex/Resource Job Type AFSCME union represented Department 8A Rehab - Acute Rehabilitation Services Salary Range $44.91 - $61.65 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity) FTE 0.00 HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes LinkedIn Job Code #LI-DM2 Department Overview

The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation services patient care team by providing speech-language pathology services such as screening assessments, diagnostic evaluations and patient training related to communication, swallowing and/or cognition. Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of discharge planning and post-hospital placement. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns, assist with other educational research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. This position may include weekend shift rotation.

Function/Duties of Position

Evaluation and Caseload Management

Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitationEvaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referralIdentifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target datesPerforms diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES)Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goalsDocuments evaluations in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteriaEnters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accuratelyProvides surveillance and/or consultation in a time-efficient manner for patients, specific to care area; requesting orders and/or providing guidance to the patient’s team regarding activity or prevention of complications (including but not limited to diet/feeding recommendations)

Provides skilled rehabilitation treatment

Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitationPerforms and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family educationMonitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progressCommunicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregiversUpdates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situations warrantDirects, supports and providers supervision as required for aides and volunteersDevelops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty areaDocuments treatment and other patient contacts in patient’s medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria

Clinical Education

Provides evidence-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for Clinical Fellows and professional studentsEnsure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectivesProvides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines

Care Coordination

Collaborates with patient, family, and medical team in multidisciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehab after dischargeRequests patient/family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to dysphagia, communication and cognition impairments Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals and expectations for rehab outcome and intensity at various levels of care) Required Qualifications A Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license in Speech/Language Pathology; ORState conditional license, and be in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for licensure (completion of Clinical Fellowship Year).  An Oregon State License in Speech/Language Pathology must be obtained within one year of appointment or employment will be terminated. Current American Heart BLS CPR certification

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

Requires knowledge of acute complex medical conditions to appropriately evaluate, establish and implement a plan of care. Must have knowledge of inpatient medical environments and equipment such as ventilators. Must be experienced with video fluoroscopy Exhibit the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to medical situations that may arise Preferred Qualifications Acute Care speech-language pathology practice Additional Details Inpatient hospital environment All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.