Speech Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient/outpatient
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Eugene
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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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 ROTATE TRUNK Standing 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) 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, Eugene , Speech Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient/outpatient, Healthcare , Eugene, Oregon
