Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 08-20-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, as needed; 8.5-hour shifts with flexible scheduling

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

• Assess and evaluate patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication and cognitive-communication skills
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support progress
• Document patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes accurately
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to support communication at home and in the community

Qualifications

• Active Oregon state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility to obtain one
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Experience working with pediatric populations is a plus
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients
• Ability to create and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Excellent documentation and time management skills
• Team collaboration and patient education skills
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to make a difference at a leading children's hospital
• Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Meaningful work helping pediatric patients thrive

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