SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION IN NORTH BEND, OREGON HAS (1) FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR ONE (1) CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP (CF) IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY.

Opportunities Include:

• Training in all aspects of medical Speech-Language Pathology

Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluation of patients from the age of 0 to 99+ in all patient care settings
• Design and implementation of a care plan
• Accurate and timely documentation at all facilities served
• Collaboration with physicians, nursing, respiratory, dietary, and other treatment disciplines in order to meet unique patient needs
• Participation in team conferences, rounds, and meetings

SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION is a privately owned, medically based, treatment facility which offers diagnostics and treatment in:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Transitional homes
• Home health
• Hospice
• Outpatient facilities

SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION has been in business in North Bend, Oregon since 1989 and is owned and operated by a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience.

SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION partners with local physicians and surgeons to provide coordinated care for patients with:

• Ventilator dependency
• Tracheostomy
• Total laryngectomy
• Dysphagia
• Acute stroke
• Neurologic impairments
• Autism
• Auditory processing
• Feeding issues

…and many more etiologies for both the adult and pediatric populations.

Location:

SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION is located at 2085 Suite A, Inland Drive in North Bend, Oregon and services the communities of Coos Bay, North Bend,  Bandon, Coquille, and Myrtle Point. They recently moved into a new facility with multiple treatment rooms, including a pediatric treatment room with a parent viewing area, a communication disorders preschool, and a medical tx room for stroboscopy, TEP changes and more.

Lifestyle:

SOUTHWEST REHABILITATION is located on the Southern Oregon Coast with the Coastal Mountains and the ocean right at your fingertips! A perfect location for someone who loves the outdoors. There is no sales tax in Oregon.

Application:

For more information about the facility, please visit their website at www.southwestrehabilitation.com or call Melody Sheldon, MA., CCC-SLP at 541/252-1290.

To apply to this position, please click here.

 

Position: Educator II
Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Academic Year: August 1 – June 30

General Information
Created in 2009, the Norris and Dorothy Haring Center for Research and Training in Inclusive Education grew out of 40 years of groundbreaking work in special education at the Experimental Education Unit. At the Haring Center, families, researchers, and students work closely on their shared mission of providing high quality inclusive early learning services for children with and without disabilities, for children of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and for their families. The Haring Center is proud to be a leader in developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating strategies to help children of all abilities and backgrounds succeed, all teachers to be effective, and all caregivers feel confident and competent. The Haring Center’s commitment to inclusion leads them to invest in recruiting colleagues who demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and centering the voices of those from marginalized communities.

The Experimental Education Unit (EEU) at the Haring Center is a comprehensive early childhood center providing inclusive educational services for families and children with and without disabilities from birth through kindergarten. The EEU is committed to creating a more inclusive world by being life-long learners, celebrating diversity, focusing on children and their families, & bringing joy to our community. They believe that an inclusive and equitable community can only be achieved by addressing ongoing inequities in access, service delivery, and outcomes. Services are provided to children and families through a transdisciplinary approach characterized by collaboration in which professionals share their discipline specific information and skills with other members of the team including the family. This position reports directly to the principal of the Experimental Education Unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
To work as a transdisciplinary team member serving children with disabilities the Experimental Education Unit.

• Provide assessment, diagnostic services, and therapy;
• Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of children with a variety of communication needs;
• Serve as consultant to classroom teachers in their classroom management of communication and language programs;
• Record communication behaviors, analyze data, plan programs based on data, and measure progress;
• Attend team meetings, share expertise, and contribute to the problem solving process;
• Supervise and provide training for University students.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in speech pathology with emphasis on communication and language disorders; doctoral student preferred;
• American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence, preferred;
• Washington Certification ESA;
• Observation and data collection skills;
• Experience working with children with developmental delays preferred.

Desirable qualifications:

• Maintain a “problem solving” attitude
• Work with other team members in a cooperative and positive fashion
• Seek feedback and utilize suggestions to improve performance

How to apply:
To be considered for a position as an SLP at the Experimental Education Unit, each applicant will need to submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) three letters of recommendation via email to eeuweb@u.washington.edu.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Late applications will not be reviewed.

Millions of men and women who risked so much to protect our freedom and our country are currently having trouble navigating our health care system.  You are invited to come meet these extraordinary heroes and listen to their stories. 

The UW Listening Project, in partnership with the Seattle Stand Down, provides students the opportunity to meet and learn from veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Seattle/King County area. The project intends to create space for community members’ stories to be heard, and to cultivate communication skills, empathy, and a patient-centered approach for future health care professionals.  

 Who: UW Health Science Graduate Students (and undergraduate BSN students)

When: Thursday December 12 & Friday December 13, 2019; half day shifts available

12/12: 9am-12pm

12/12: 12:30pm-3:30pm

12/13: 8am-11am

12/13: 11am-2pm

Where: Georgetown Campus of South Seattle College

 Space is limited!

Sign up today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/yyc5p8zg

Volunteer for a library study and earn up to $500!

Are you a first-generation college student?

Are you a current UW student and at least 18 years of age?

Are you interested in making up to $500 this Winter quarter?

If so, consider volunteering for the UW Libraries Participatory Design study. The process will involve one or more interactive and creative activities per session. Participants and the UW Libraries will collaboratively work together to identify and create a UW Libraries service or resource that meets the specific needs of first-generation college students.

Selected participants will:

• Be compensated at $25 per session. Payment will be distributed monthly via Husky Card or gift card.
• Have refreshments at each session
• Commit to two 1.5 hour sessions per week this Winter Quarter (1/6/20 – 3/13/20).
• Have the opportunity to co-design and present research about the study.

Additional details about the study will be discussed at the first session.

Application:

To volunteer to be a participant, complete the Volunteer Interest Form. The form will be open until December 2.

A non-profit organization providing services for children and adults with disabilities and their families is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist SLP – Pediatrics. The organization is known for a softer, more compassionate touch in dealing with patients.

Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

• SLP will work Monday through Friday; Full-time; Permanent
• SLP is responsible for directing center-based ABA programs for children with autism while working collaboratively with a team of BCBA’s
• SLP will join a team that treats children with autism, with the goal of accelerating their development
• SPL will provide training to both team members and families
• SPL will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and monitoring each child’s progress
• SLP will join a team that is growing, with high retention rate, strong team-work, and great orientation
• SLP will attend continuing education workshops to enhance professional skills to main tail licensure and certification
• SLP will provide support for children age birth – 21 years of age
• SLP will be required to provide direct support in homes & daycare settings as needed
• SLP must be able to lift and move 25 pounds

Required experience:

• Experience with children with physical and or developmental delays
• ASHA and CCC Certification is preferred
• Experience using an HER system preferred
• Current first aid and CPR from birth to older
• Current driver’s license with proof of insurance in state of residency

Benefits and Pay:

• 36.00-45.00/hr
• PTO
• Health, Dental, Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Help families implement recommendations from child’s physician and/or seek additional
  • This role is 1/3 in office, 1/3 remote and 1/3 standard paperwork.

MUST HAVE a Washington State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. NO prior Pediatrics experience needed.

Pay with Vision, Dental, Health and Life insurance, 401k + 4% matching, EAP and continuing education.

Application:

For more information about this position or how to apply, please contact Alisa Bruegger at alisa.bruegger@hcrnetwork.com.

Everett Public Schools is looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist as a leave replacement for the 2019-2020 school year.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. As a school speech language pathologist:
   • Provides speech and language testing and evaluations of students referred to the speech language pathologist.
   • Develops and maintains a schedule of services to assure the needs of all assigned students are met.
   • Maintains individual student service records as required by the federal government,
     state, district, and sound professional practice.
   • Provides diagnostic audiology services as applicable.
   • Provides habilitative or rehabilitative services for those students identified as having
     speech, language, or hearing problems.
   • Provides consultative services to appropriate personnel (i.e. teachers, administrators,
     parents, etc).
   • Maintains ongoing records for each individual case (speech, language, hearing).
   • Initiates and updates short-term and long-term goals for each case annually on an
     individual education program form, with signed parent approval.
   • Provides assistance for training of other personnel (i.e. practicum students, student
     teachers, helpers, etc.).
   • Provides input in regard to developing and conducting research in speech and hearing
     and pupil services department.
   • Works closely with reading specialists, literacy coaches, special education teachers,
     occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, audiologists, guidance
     counselors, and social workers, in addition to others.
   • Works with school and district administrators in designing and implementing programs.
   • Work includes data-based decision making, including gathering and interpreting data
     with individual students, as well as overall program evaluation.
2. Actively participates in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building
   efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required. In carrying out these responsibilities, follows school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school vision.
3. Is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an
   administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the there is reason to suspect or reasonably believe that a student is at risk or in danger. The teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students.
4. Assists in the supervision of students at school activities and events. Remains vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day.
5. Establishes a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the
   administrator.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Have successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities  or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
2. Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Speech Language Pathologist certificate
3. Master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited college or university
4. Ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the special part health services play in the overall education of the student
5. Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents, district staff, and community members who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
6. Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
7. Commitment to collaboration and teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community.
8. Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Certificate of clinical competence (CCC)
2. Experience working with, or knowledge, of Limited English Proficient students.
3. Bilingual skills
4. Successful experience teaching in a diverse student environment.
5. Successful experience in a team teaching environment.

Application:

To view the whole job description or to apply, please click here.

COMING TO ASHA 2019?

Be a TLC helper for just 1 hour at Booth 1072.

Why? You’ll have fun with the whole TLC team, meet lots of incredible attendees and earn a valuable gift!

Plus…they need you! Giving away $100 of freebies to all attendees & passing out prizes from their famous TLC wheel, they’ll be one of the busiest booths again this year.

Hurry!

TLC is scheduling on a first come, first served basis.

Use the link below by Friday, Nov. 15th to apply to be a helper! TLC will contact you to let you know if you’re chosen and what your time slot(s) will be. The gift they’re giving is revealed in the application form!

Click here to apply to be a helper!

For more information about TLC, visit their website by clicking here.

Begin your career with Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services (KHRS) and RehabCare!

They are immediately interviewing Speech Language Pathology new grads for positions nationwide! With locations across the U.S., they are bound to have an opportunity that fits your interests! A list of New Grad Eligible opportunities detailing setting, full-time vs. part-time and highlighting bonus eligible openings can be found here – New Grad Eligible Opportunities.

RehabCare and KHRS offers: Mentorship For New Grads, Outstanding Benefits, Generous Starting Salaries, Career Ladders, CEU & Licensure Reimbursements, Flexible Scheduling and much more. For select positions, KHRS and RehabCare also offers: Tuition Forgiveness, Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus.

Students can apply to these positions, as well as view all opened positions, at http://jobs.kindredhealthcare.com.

For more information, contact:

Brooke Doherty
314.659.2646
Brooke.Doherty@Rehabcare.com

Advanced Travel Therapy is awarding a $5,000 scholarship to a deserving student currently pursuing a graduate degree in Physical, Occupational, or Speech therapy. There are no strings attached, they are thrilled to be able to give back to hard working therapy students.

Students can apply for the scholarship by completing the application here. The deadline to apply is 12/5/19.

Please contact Jennifer Martin at Jennifer.Martin@gowithadvanced.com with any questions.

The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance (www.acialliance.org) invites students and residents with an interest in hearing loss and auditory implants to attend the CI2020 International, which will be held March 18-21, 2020 in Orlando, FL.

Students will be provided a discounted students’ rate and the ACI will be offering student scholarships to attend the conference, along with a poster competition opportunity.

This conference will provide students the occasion to meet over 1300 physicians, audiologists, speech pathologists, educators, hearing scientists, and members of the industry.

Conference Details

The conference will be held March 18-21, 2020 at The Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL. This conference will gather clinicians and scientists in the Cochlear Implant field; it will explore a comprehensive set of emerging issue topics relating to cochlear implants and other auditory hearing devices. This conference will bring together audiologists, surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, educators, researchers, and industry representatives for an educational, thought-provoking dialogue and collaborative inquiry.

More detailed information on the conference and student competitions will be available in the next few weeks.

Student Discounts and Scholarships Due December 13

Students will receive a reduced registration rate and ACI Alliance is offering scholarship opportunities as part of a competitive process for a limited number of students/fellows. Scholarship awards will include registration, a $120 travel stipend to help offset expenses, and a one-year student membership in ACI Alliance. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the conference in full. Application forms are available now and due no later than December 13, 2019 https://www.acialliance.org/page/CI2020.

Student Poster Competition (abstracts now closed)

A Student Poster Competition will be held for those enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, residency, or fellowship program. An academic adviser or another university official must verify student/resident status. Visit https://www.acialliance.org/page/CI2020 to review additional details. Submission for abstracts is now closed for CI2020.

For more information: 

Visit https://www.acialliance.org/page/CI2020 or contact Donna Sorkin at dsorkin@acialliance.org.