Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Cascadia Healthcare is Growing!

We’re looking for passionate Speech Language Pathologists to join our teams in Portland, Oregon!

Full-time and PRN opportunities with flexible scheduling!

Cascadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the skilled nursing industry, driven by a shared commitment to service and doing good for others. With operations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, our mission is to be a Force for Good, for our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve. 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $52-$60/hour (depending on experience)
• In-house therapy model and be a part of our facility team
• Flexible scheduling with work-life balance in mind
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth & development with opportunities to expand your skills and advance professionally.
• Leadership that values clinician input and patient-centered care

Position Summary:

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines. They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian. 
• Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification:  

• Current license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification required.

Experience: 

• Skilled nursing facility, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred

Cascadia Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Cascadia Healthcare is a network of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities focused on delivering compassionate, outcome-driven care across the region.

Join a team where your work truly changes lives. Apply today and help patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Want to learn more? Visit us www.CascadiaHC.com/