Speech Therapist - Full Time

Job : Speech Therapist

Classification : Hourly / Non-Exempt

Job Category : 2 Professionals

Position Summary

Under the direction of a physician, the Speech Pathologist diagnoses speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders and is able to prescribe and implement therapeutic measures.

Essential Functions

• Performs treatments on patients at the scheduled time.
• Instructs and prepares the patient for the treatment.
• Applies the appropriate intervention based on plan of care.
• Monitors patients during treatments.
• Follows policy and procedure for charting / documentation.
• Develops and instructs patients in home programs.
• Performs DC planning.
• Monitors stock levels and orders supplies as needed.
• Cleans equipment and returns it to storage if appropriate.
• Must be competent with modified barium swallowing tests or have a competent therapist available to train with.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

Education

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting / Carrying Pushing / Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66

11-20 01-33 11-20 01-33

21-50 01-33 21-50 01-33

51-75 01-33 51-75 01-33

76-100 01-33 76-100 01-33

Movement % Time

Bend / Stoop / Twist 0-67

Crouch / Squat 0-67

Kneel / Crawl 0-67

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm 0-33

Repetitive Hand 0-33

Grasping 0-33

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs None

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-67

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals None

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 1-33

Work near % Time

Machinery None

Electricity None

Sharps None

Chemicals 0-33

Fumes 0-33

Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required

Color Required

Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5