Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-13-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible per diem shifts, approximately 8.5 hours per shift (start and end times vary by assignment)

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

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that meet each patient's unique needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and goals
• Document patient progress accurately and maintain detailed clinical records

Qualifications

• Active Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist license
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience in pediatric or hospital settings is a plus
• CPR certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to pick up shifts that work for you
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Work-life balance with no guaranteed shift commitments
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along

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