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Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Newport, Oregon
Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

$1,817-2,404/week

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Certification details

Healthcare Provider BLS
Oregon Speech-Language Pathology License

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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in self-care, physical mobility or functional independence. The speech therapy teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat those experiencing difficulty with speech sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition (memory, attention, and problem solving). We provide care to adult patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in both the acute and outpatient settings.

Job requirements

Current unencumbered Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license required.
Certificate of Clinical Compliance from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or active participant in Clinical Fellowship Year (CYF) required.
Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.

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Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

4.3rating(16 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Leadership is supportive; coworkers are knowledgeable which together creates a smooth working environment. I'm not sure if it mandatory across OR, but they also follow through to make sure you take 2breaks and a lunch every day! The infusion room, small for it's size, get a nice variety of diagnoses and treatment types.

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availability of housing was tricky [summertime].

Anonymous

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Review of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital on Sep 20, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Critical Access
25 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS930 Sw Abbey StNewport, OR 97365

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About Newport, OR

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Newport, OR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newport, OR is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 60-70°F, while winter lows range from 40-50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be available, but they could be limited due to the popularity of the area as a tourist destination.

Transportation

Newport is car-friendly, but public transportation options may be limited.

Demographics

The population of Newport, OR is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the coastal environment.
There may be a small population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Newport offers a variety of activities including exploring tide pools, visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium, touring lighthouses, and enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of Historic Nye Beach.

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