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. 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. **Job:** **Speech Pathology* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Speech Therapist-PRN* **Location:** *NC-Henderson* **Requisition ID:** *7460-9338*