Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow, Acute Rehabilitation
Salem, OR, US
Rehab Therapy
Full Time
Job ID: #16297
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Acute Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, 4–9-hour shifts/week within a 4-week rotation that includes 3 Saturday shifts
Ideal start date: June 2026
Your role with us
Salem Health, Hospitals and Clinics is excited to announce that we are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow to join our Acute Care Speech Therapy team. The Clinical Fellow commits to a one (1) year fellowship position to gain excellent patient-care experience and further their professional development.
Our collaborative acute rehab team is composed of speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and acute rehab therapy aides. The speech team provides comprehensive speech, language, swallowing and cognitive therapy to a diverse patient population at a Level 2 trauma hospital with over 600 beds. Care is provided to patients on units such as intensive care, cardiovascular care, neurology, neuro-trauma, oncology and general medical and surgical units. Instrumental evaluations are performed on-site daily.
In your clinical fellowship year, you will apply the principles of professional practice in Speech-Language Pathology to evaluate and treat patients with the focus on restoring and enhancing a person’s ability to function as independently as possible. To meet these goals, you will:
- Conduct evidence-based evaluations for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable and functional goals, including post-acute home programs.
- Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to support care and discharge planning including participation in daily care rounds.
- Recommend, administer and interpret instrumental assessments (e.g., modified barium swallow studies, flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing) as appropriate.
- Focus on exceptional patient care and customer service, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.
- Learn to manage a dynamic caseload efficiently, adapting to department needs and productivity expectations.
- Work closely with a dedicated team of acute care speech language pathologists, including an onsite clinical fellowship supervisor.
Clinical fellow recruitment timeline:
- Position posted: Early March
- Phone Screens: Early- mid April
- In-person or virtual interviews: Mid-late April
- Offer presented to candidate: End of April
- Clinical Fellow start: June
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
- Eligible for a temporary license in Oregon under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP.
Additional information
- Adult acute hospital clinical internship or experience preferred.
- If completing MBSS or FEES/FEEST studies, specialty training and/or coursework completion is required and may include MBSImp courses, FEES/FEEST courses, and/or other coursework identified by the organization as indicated.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Acute Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, 4–9-hour shifts/week within a 4-week rotation that includes 3 Saturday shifts
Ideal start date: June 2026
Your role with us
Salem Health, Hospitals and Clinics is excited to announce that we are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow to join our Acute Care Speech Therapy team. The Clinical Fellow commits to a one (1) year fellowship position to gain excellent patient-care experience and further their professional development.
Our collaborative acute rehab team is composed of speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and acute rehab therapy aides. The speech team provides comprehensive speech, language, swallowing and cognitive therapy to a diverse patient population at a Level 2 trauma hospital with over 600 beds. Care is provided to patients on units such as intensive care, cardiovascular care, neurology, neuro-trauma, oncology and general medical and surgical units. Instrumental evaluations are performed on-site daily.
In your clinical fellowship year, you will apply the principles of professional practice in Speech-Language Pathology to evaluate and treat patients with the focus on restoring and enhancing a person’s ability to function as independently as possible. To meet these goals, you will:
- Conduct evidence-based evaluations for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable and functional goals, including post-acute home programs.
- Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to support care and discharge planning including participation in daily care rounds.
- Recommend, administer and interpret instrumental assessments (e.g., modified barium swallow studies, flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing) as appropriate.
- Focus on exceptional patient care and customer service, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.
- Learn to manage a dynamic caseload efficiently, adapting to department needs and productivity expectations.
- Work closely with a dedicated team of acute care speech language pathologists, including an onsite clinical fellowship supervisor.
Clinical fellow recruitment timeline:
- Position posted: Early March
- Phone Screens: Early- mid April
- In-person or virtual interviews: Mid-late April
- Offer presented to candidate: End of April
- Clinical Fellow start: June
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
- Eligible for a temporary license in Oregon under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP.
Additional information
- Adult acute hospital clinical internship or experience preferred.
- If completing MBSS or FEES/FEEST studies, specialty training and/or coursework completion is required and may include MBSImp courses, FEES/FEEST courses, and/or other coursework identified by the organization as indicated.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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