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WorkSource Oregon Speech Language Pathologist- Rehabilitation Services in JOHN DAY, Oregon

The speech Language Pathologist will perform duties as assigned for improving a patient\'s function in speech/language, oral/fascial musculature and structure, cognitive skills, voice, fluency, breathing and/or swallowing abilities to maximum potential. The SLP will provide this treatment per physician\'s order and coordinate therapeutic activities with the patient, caregiver, and other health care disciplines. As a Speech Language Pathologist at Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) you will have the opportunity to work in outpatient and inpatient, and grow the program! You will join the rehabilitation department and work with SLP, occupational and physical therapy services. In all settings you will work 1 on 1 with your patients and will have time built into your schedule for documentation. We are looking for an SLP who is passionate about their profession and growing access to SLP services in Grant County. BMHD values a healthy work/life balance for our employees and high-quality care for our patients. We encourage continuing education with a stipend each year and trainings built into our therapist\'s schedules. Required: * Bachelor\'s Degree & Master\'s Degree. * Graduate of an accredited school of speech language pathology. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association (AHA). * SLP license, in good standing with State of Oregon. Preferred: * Working experience in hospital inpatient and outpatient settings. Duties: * Evaluates patient\'s communication/articulation, physical, cognitive, breathing, swallowing status, functional abilities and age specific needs of patients to determine the current level of functioning, self-care, self-responsibility, independence, and quality of life. * Develops and implements a treatment plan which involves the patient, family, and social support system. Identifies and provides skilled interventions to reach achievable goals, coordinates and collaborates on treatment options, advocates enhancing patient\'s social support systems. * Provides ongoing assessment and analysis of patient functioning and progress. This therapy involves providing treatment which takes into account the risks and benefits of that treatment regime relevant to the patient\'s medical condition, rehabilitation potential and prognosis. * Provides timely and complete documentation following department guidelines and compliance requirements. * Coordinates therapy activities with other health care disciplines. This includes coordinating services through consultation with appropriate agencies to ensure follow-up and continuing care as needed. * Participates in quality and performance improvement activities within the department including but not limited to measurement and continuous improvement of clinical competency, regulatory compliance, outcome achievement, resource management, work team performance and customer satisfaction. * As necessary or applicable, supervises CFY temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. * Additional job duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Competitive pay depending on experience. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD &

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