Speech Therapist-PRN

Description

02201 Maria Parham Health Speech Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

Reports to: Director of Occupational Therapy

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: E09

EEO: • 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals • 03 Technicians • 04 Sales Workers • 05 Administrative Support Workers • 06 Craft Workers • 07 Operatives • 08 Laborers and Helpers • 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationBachelor's degree Required

Required SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses: Speech Language Pathologist

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.

Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.

Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

other duties assigned

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations ServedEarly Childhood (1 year and <5 years)Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantlyClimbing X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyKeyboard Data Entry • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyKneeling • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyReaching • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyRunning X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlySitting • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlySquatting • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyStanding • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyWalking • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyVision: Depth Perception • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyVision: Distinguish Color • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyVision: Seeing Far • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyVision: Seeing Near • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyDust X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyHazardous Chemicals • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLatex • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantly

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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