Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts, flexible per diem schedule as needed

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based speech and language therapy to pediatric patients
• Evaluate and treat communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans
• Maintain clear, thorough documentation of evaluations and progress
• Educate patients and families to support therapy goals at home
• Adapt sessions to meet each child’s unique developmental needs

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred
• Experience with pediatric populations in a hospital or clinical setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to work independently and as a valued team member

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
• Understanding of pediatric development and family-centered care
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical documentation skills
• Effective communication with children, families, and colleagues

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to maintain work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work at a renowned children's hospital
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• A meaningful role in improving children's lives

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