CF-Speech Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellow)

• Status: Full Time
• Locations: Three Fountains Post Acute & Table Rock Post Acute
• Medford, Oregon

Position Summary

A CF-Speech Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

They will evaluate the resident’s/patient’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency and develop treatment plans. They will treat the residents/patients based on a physician’s treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

Essential Functions

• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

Instructs residents/patients, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

Completes required forms and clinical records in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

• Documents in patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Provides comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Works collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment.
• Maintains resident/patient privacy pursuant to HIPAA.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Develops treatment plans, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Communicates the resident’s/patient’s speech therapy program to the family and/or guardian.
• Keeps written documentation including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Current knowledge of effective speech therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with clinical needs of geriatric population.
• Strong clinical capabilities.

Benefits

Total Well-being Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. Free, 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare/eldercare referrals to help you navigate life's messy moments.

Time to Unwind: Generous paid time off, dedicated sick leave, and paid holidays because we value your life outside of work.

Built-In Peace of Mind: Fully covered life insurance alongside short- and long-term disability to protect you when it matters most.

Future Financial Growth: A robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term wealth.

Purpose-Driven Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance your career within a deeply mission-driven organization.

People-First Leadership: A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, quality is celebrated, and professional development is a priority.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Licenses/Certification

• Current Conditional license in Speech Language Therapy as required by state law.
• Valid CPR certification required.