Speech-Language Pathologist

Salary: $90,000 based on experience!

Northwest Rehabilitation & Associates, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving Salem, Keizer, Dallas and surrounding communities for over 15 years. We are known for providing the highest quality individualized care for our patients and our team of highly skilled physical therapists who are passionate about helping patients achieve their goals.

Some of the key benefits to working in our facility:

We focus on outpatient orthopedics with a strong emphasis on manual therapy, exercise, and education. We use modalities as needed and have large gyms with modern equipment.

• Our patient population is very diverse, seeing patients post-operative, shoulder and, knee, as well as spinal and non-surgical injuries.
• We offer hour evaluations and generous treatment times, allowing our providers to spend more of a hands-on approach with each patient.
• Our clinics accept most PPO plans, Medicare and WC.
  
  

This Full-Time Position Includes

• An EXCELLENT STARTING SALARY (we highly value a therapist’s experience and special skills, and we compensate our therapists accordingly)
• Company-sponsored Company paid CEU's for Annual License Renewal
• Employee 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
• Paid Vacation/Personal Time
• Group Health Insurance
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
  
  

Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and grow our company. We provide our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Responsibilities for Speech Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to:

• Work with a diversity of patient populations including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting, with willingness to provide in-home or school based services on an as need basis
• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients
• Provide counseling and consultations for new patients
• Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• As appropriate, oversee speech-language pathologist assistants and support their full-scope understanding of how to manage a patient
• Prepare speech pathology equipment and exam room ensuring proper sterilization and safety procedures are followed
• Review the patient's electronic file prior to their appointment and have a clear understanding of the challenge to be addressed
• Attend continuing education courses and work to advance personal knowledge and experience within the field
• Request and organize written authorization from patients involving specific follow up instructions and goals for improvement
  
  

Qualifications

• SLP or SLPA license (RPE temporary license if SLP CF) & Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, if for CCC-SLP position (i.e. not required if SLPA or SLP CF).
• Proficiency in computer use, as required for electronic medical records
• Master's degree in speech-language pathology is required for CCC-SLP and SLP CF applicants
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to HIPAA legislation and other patient privacy laws
• Experience working with sensitive and personal patient records and information
• Proficient in troubleshooting common software and hardware challenges in relation to the regular use of speech pathology tools
• Physical endurance and the ability to work primarily in a standing position
• A friendly and professional demeanor is required when explaining procedures and processes to patients
• Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting important medical information