Speech Pathologist
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Turner
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Responsible for providing safe and
effective speech-language pathology and dysphagia services by
implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education
designed to meet the identified communication and swallowing needs
of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with
patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan
evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have
caused either a decline in self-care, physical mobility or
functional independence. The speech therapy teams at Samaritan
evaluate and treat those experiencing difficulty with speech
sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition (memory,
attention, and problem solving). We provide care to adult and
pediatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in both the
acute and outpatient settings. Therapists follow their patients
from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration with
other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment times.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon
Speech-Language Pathology license required. Certificate of Clinical
Compliance from the American Speech/Language and Hearing
Association, or active participant in Clinical Fellowship Year
(CYF) required. Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.
Healthcare Provider BLS required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of
principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to
provide counseling and guidance. Business Writing - Strong business
writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate
clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood
by the end user. Communication - Effective written and oral
communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange
information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand
complex information and ideas. Team Building - Ability to work,
function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the
knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative
working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Time
Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending
issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive
in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the
time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of
the time) SIT WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60
Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold
>30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees) ROTATE TRUNK
Sitting REACH - Upward CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36")
60 or more Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
PULL (20-40 pounds force) ROTATE TRUNK Standing WALK - LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to
chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20
Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
PULL (0-20 pounds force) MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER
DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist STAND BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Vancouver , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Turner, Washington
