Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.23-$66.21/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Oregon Health & Science University as a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, MBS/FEES in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $66/hour.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • PSLF Eligible
  • Academic Medical Center
  • Research Opportunities
  • Teaching Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Oregon Health & Science University as a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, MBS/FEES.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide diagnostic evaluations and implement treatment plans for patients with communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning in an acute hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess or be eligible for an Oregon State license. Experience in acute care and proficiency with medical equipment like video fluoroscopy are highly preferred.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient trainingSwallowing assessmentCognitive therapyAcute care rehabilitationClinical documentationTreatment planningDysphagia managementMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSupervisionBLS certification

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 42 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 374 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
PSLF Eligible
Academic Medical Center
Research Opportunities
Teaching Opportunities