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BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Relief

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Relief

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID:

2025-37301

Position Category:

Rehabilitative

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Relief/Flex/Resource

Posting Department:

Acute Rehabilitation

Posting Salary Range:

$44.91- $61.65 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

0.00

Posting Hours:

Days

HR Mission:

Healthcare

Drug Testable:

Yes

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. This position requires availability of 4 shifts per 2 week pay period, with 2 of those shifts on weekends, as determined according to the Employer's needs.

Function/Duties of Position Evaluation and Caseload Management

Prioritizes patients care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation

Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of referral

Identifies rehab potential, establishes treatment goals specific to the scope of acute care rehabilitation, including functional outcomes, quantitative measures and target dates

Performs diagnostic tests and maintains clinical competence (e.g. MBS, FEES)

Develops treatment plans to achieve identified goals

Documents evaluations in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR's and third-party payer criteria

Enters accurate codes for services performed and bills time in patient care accurately

Provides 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 rehabilitation

Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education

Monitors and adjusts treatment plans specific to patient progress.

Communicates patient needs and promotes carryover of communication strategies, swallowing precautions, etc. with nursing and other caregivers

Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient's condition and situations warrant

Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for aides and volunteers

Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area

Documents 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 students

Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives

Provides regular feedback and completes evaluations on schedule

Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines

Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications

A Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a valid Oregon State license in Speech/Language Pathology;

OR,

specifically when the position isa Clinical Fellowship Year position (CFY), meet the educational requirements, have an OR state 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.

BLS 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 Affi'

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