Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon

Join our award-winning team! Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News World Report 2025 Best Nursing Homes.

Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life from the many educational opportunities in the area to state-of-the-art medical facilities. Numerous outdoor activities are just minutes away - the Pacific Ocean and Coos Bay, the Coos River and other coastal rivers, Elliot State Forest and a world-class golf resort. Coos Bay is truly a town for those who enjoy all nature has to offer.

Job Description:

• Provide direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral
• Serve short-term rehab and long-term patients with over 70% of discharges returning to a lower setting of care
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
• ASHA certified (CCCs) or eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
• One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation

Professional Development:

• Continuing education and growth opportunities
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states

Community Overview:

Coos Bay, Oregon, offers an exceptional quality of life with educational opportunities and state-of-the-art medical facilities. The area is rich with outdoor activities, from the Pacific Ocean and Coos Bay to the Coos River and coastal rivers, Elliot State Forest, and a world-class golf resort. It's an ideal location for those who appreciate nature.

Compensation:

• Full-time $40-$55 DOE
• Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 for full-time
• PRN: $55 - $60/hr DOE

Work Environment:

• In-house therapy programs with a collaborative work environment and supportive teams
• Patient-centered and quality outcomes focused