Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem, 8.5-hour day shifts, flexible scheduling (Monday-Friday)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments for pediatric patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and family goals
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Provide education and training to families and caregivers to support carryover at home
• Document patient progress accurately and maintain compliance with facility policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Pediatric clinical experience highly desirable
• Current BLS certification required
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills for pediatric speech and language disorders
• Knowledge of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders
• Excellent interpersonal and family-centered communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong documentation, organizational, and time-management abilities

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work with a leading pediatric care team
• Meaningful work helping children reach their full potential
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Convenient location in the heart of Portland

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