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Speech Language Pathologist - Acute care setting

Asante, Medford, Oregon, United States, 97504

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Speech Language Pathologist 1 or 2 - Acute care setting

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | Clinical Fellowship candidates welcomed |

SLP1 or SLP2 may be considered

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance! Position Summary for SLP1 The

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP1)

provides treatment to a wide variety of patients and works closely with the rehabilitation team. We have active dysphagia, neuro, cancer, and cardiac cases.

Our therapists work in both inpatient and outpatient setting clinics in excellent facilities, treating a variety of patient diagnoses. Individuals may be assigned permanently, temporarily, or simultaneously to other worksites where modified job descriptions exist. The Speech Language Pathologist will have the opportunity to work at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital. The SLP may provide weekend and evening services to patients as needed.

Our inpatient therapists work with a wide variety of patients in the acute care and inpatient rehab settings with the expectation of mentoring and instructing students or less experienced staff members.

Qualifications Education

Master's degree from an SLP program or equivalent is required.

Experience

None outside of licensure required, however home care, hospice, and/or acute care experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

SLP: Speech Language Pathologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology required upon start - OR - a temporary SLP license issued by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology (SLP-Temp) will be accepted for new hires awaiting permanent license. Permanent license must be obtained within 90 days.

BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of auto insurance may be required. If required, must have Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Oregon (if applicable).

Preferred Certifications

CCC: Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Speak Out! Provider Credential (The Parkinson's Voice Project)

MBSImP: Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile Registered Clinician (Northern Speech Services)

LSVT Loud: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification (LSVT Global)

VitalStim/DINES Certification; VitalStim/Dynamic Integration of NMES and Exercise for Swallowing (Ciao Seminars)

Required Skills

Ability to process information and problem-solve individually and within a team setting

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks appropriately and manage time well

Ability to adhere to and maintain expertise regarding federal and state regulations, and specific carrier requirements

Effective communicator, verbally and in writing, with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and community members

Position Summary for SLP2 The

Speech-Language Pathologist 2 (SLP2)

provides treatment to a wide variety of patients and works closely with the interdisciplinary team. In addition to standard SLP duties, the SLP2 is competent in performing instrumental assessments of swallowing including both MBS and FEES. The SLP2 is competent to mentor or instruct students or less experienced staff in this clinical assignment (Rehab). The SLP2 will also provide weekend and holiday services to hospital patients on a rotating schedule. Our focus is on providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients using research supported best practices.

Position Qualifications Education

Master's degree from an SLP program or equivalent is required

Required Certification/Licensure

BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA)

SLP: Speech Language Pathologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

CCC: Certificate of Clinical Competency (ASHA)

MBSImP: Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile Registered Clinician (Northern Speech Services) with demonstrated competency in Asante's MBS procedure. (One time certification by Northern Speech Services satisfies requirement.)

FEES: Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow Competency as defined by Asante FEES Policy 400-PCS-Rehab-0627

Total Rewards Package

Earn a competitive and progressive salary

Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire

On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility

Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution

Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)

Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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