Speech-Language Pathologist
Maintains minimum requirements of a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, current MS SLP license, and current Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY.  Provides direct and indirect patient care for adult and pediatric patients in a variety of settings to include performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing appropriate treatment, and planning discharge per standards set by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.  Communicates  with physicians, nurses, dieticians, social workers, co-workers, and caretakers regarding patient assessment, recommendations, plan and prognosis . 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
A. Professional Requirements:
• Appropriately administers and interprets standardized assessments for articulation, language, and cognitive skills
• Establish appropriate diet recommendations and compensatory strategies based on clinical dysphagia assessment
• Establishes appropriate and pertinent plan of care based on chart review, diagnosis, and clinical findings
• Accurately and efficiently completes E-Care documentation
• Meets CEU requirements for assigned intervals to maintain current, valid MS State Dept of Health license and ASHA CCC or CFY
• Actively participates in the department’s performance improvement (PI)  activities
• Adheres to and utilizes appropriate infection control policies
• Participates in orientation of new personnel
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and remains current with HealthStream requirements
• Meets annual requirements as defined by the facility
B.  Education and Regulatory Requirements:
• Current MS state license
• Current ASHA CCC-SLP
• CPR certification
C.  Exposure Classifications:
• Classification I:  Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs

DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1-33% Occasional; 34-67% Frequent; 68-100% Continuous

A. Physical Demands
• Stand –Frequent
• Walk-Frequent
• Sit-Occasional
• Talk or hear-Continuous
• Push/Pull-Occasional
• Lift up to 25 pounds – Frequent
• Lift up to 100 pounds-Frequent
• Lift more than 100 pounds-Frequent
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area  that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Hear overhead paging system and fire alarms
B.  Work Environment
• Work near moving or mechanical parts-Occasional
• Outdoor weather conditions-Occasional
• Risk of electric shock-Occasional
• Risk of radiation-Occasional
• Typical noise level for the work environment-Moderate Noise