To Apply Contact:

  • Leisha Vogl, MS CCC-SLP
  • Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Email Resume to info@sensiblespeech.com

About Sensible Speech-Language Pathology, Inc

  • Sensible Speech is located in Salem, Oregon and provides sensible, practical and evidence-based therapy approaches to remediate speech, language and swallowing disorders.
  • We are a small private practice looking to add another speech-language pathologist.
  • Currently, our population is primarily pediatrics of all ages and a variety of disorders (including hearing impairment, stuttering, articulation/phonology, tongue thrust, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, etc.). The adult population includes mostly tongue thrust, stuttering, and other disorders requiring only speech-language pathology.
  • We accept private pay, private insurance, Medicaid, and Oregon Health Plan(s)
  • Some specialty areas we currently serve are:
    • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
    • Orofacial Myology
  • We value a team atmosphere and approach to treating our clients
  • We value consultation with the parents/caretaker/client to drive therapy goals and carryover

Job Description

  • Administers formal and informal assessments
    • Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations
    • Integrates data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources
    • Prepares evaluation summary
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) in the management of communication disorders
  • Selects/Plans/Implements evidence-based interventions appropriate for each individual patient/client
  • Completes/maintains appropriate documentation
    • Evaluation reports
    • Treatment plans
    • Therapy logs and data
    • Additional forms/documentation as appropriate
  • Abides by the ASHA Code of Ethics
  • Manages time efficiently
  • Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities
    • Applies knowledge gained from continuing education activities
  • Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards
  • Cultural competency
    • Demonstrate knowledge, awareness, and interpersonal skills when working with individuals from a variety of other cultures
  • Maintain license and certification with good standing
    • Hold/Maintain license with Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology
    • Hold/Maintain a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders
  • One to two years experience in the field of speech-language pathology
  • Holds license with Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology
  • Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Pass a background check
  • Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly be able to move about work area
  • Frequently be able to sit/bend/twist and lift/carry 1-10 lbs.
  • Occasionally be able to lift/carry 11-50 lbs.

Preferential Skills

  • Fluent in another language (i.e. Spanish, Russian, American Sign Language, etc.), and/or have adequate understanding of how to complete bilingual evaluations and/or treatment sessions.