Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-19-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: As needed - flexible shifts, 12.5 hours per shift, including weekends 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 comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments for pediatric patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique goals
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure holistic care
• Document patient progress accurately and adjust therapy approaches as needed
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to support communication and feeding at home
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility to obtain one
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Experience working with pediatric populations is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of pediatric speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Familiarity with evidence-based assessment tools and therapeutic interventions
• Excellent documentation and time-management skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs and schedules

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits your life
• Work with a supportive, interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to impact pediatric patients' lives
• Access to Shriners' mission-driven, family-centered care
• Diverse caseload to expand your clinical skills
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along

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