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Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Department: Rehab
Location: Portland, OR
Hours: .8 FTE

Job Summary:

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Portland is seeking a Full-time Speech and Language Pathologist to join our dynamic and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities included evaluating and treating patients with:
• Communication delays and assist with recommendations and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Feeding and swallowing disorders
• Cleft lip and palate
• Deficits in articulation and early language acquisition

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master Degree in Speech Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Current Oregon Speech Therapy license is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Experience in pediatrics and augmentative communication is required
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• 1 year experience in pediatric specialty hospital setting or clinical internship at any Shriners facility