Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Speech therapist SLP:

• Evaluates patient’s communication, cognition and swallowing abilities
• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimal communication, cognition, and/or swallowing skills.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.

Is cross-trained to support Respiratory Therapy in incentive spirometry and diaphragmatic weights

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Speech therapist SLP:

• Evaluates patient’s communication, cognition and swallowing abilities
• Provides goal directed, activity oriented treatment to promote optimal communication, cognition, and/or swallowing skills.
• Ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family or support system.

Is cross-trained to support Respiratory Therapy in incentive spirometry and diaphragmatic weights

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses or Certifications:  Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and/or has current Clinical Fellowship Year plan, Licensed or licensure eligible in state of Oklahoma, Current CPR certification. Current ACLS certification   

Total Education, Vocation Training, and Experience:  Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred Three (3) years of rehab Speech Pathology experience preferred       

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in occupational therapy practice Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports Ability to execute therapeutic procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:

Position has Limited Access to Protected Health Information of patients on caseload.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

Organize and prioritize tasks and projects

Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction

Physical ReQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to speak, hear, and read English

Ability to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape

“Exceptional attendance is a requirement in order to fulfill role expectations.”

CRITICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting up to 25# from floor to desk(36”)(Occasional)                                Squat/Kneel/Bend(Occasional)

Lifting up to 15# from 36” to 60”(Occasional)                            Push/Pull (Occasional) – up to 75# force

Carry up to 15# - 50 feet(Occasional)(1-hand or front carry)                   Stand – 30 minutes(Occasional), 5-10 minutes(Frequent)

Transfer up to 100# from 19” to 25”(Occasional)                                       Walk up to .25 mile(Occasional)                                       

Static Forward bending in sitting and standing(Occasional)

Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50#(Constant), Feel fine sensation to temperature, texture, size, and shape(Constant)

Balance(Continuous)in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Indoor climate-controlled environment.  Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids which may carry infection to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards.  Occasional travel with exposure to outdoors elements

Working Conditions:

Potential hazards include:

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED

Office equipment such as computer, FAX, telephone, copier, calculator, etc. Assumes responsibility for equipment, inventory, safety, and security of assigned facilities.