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Mon-Sat shifts vary Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process Scope of Responsibility As a Speech Therapist you will develop a plan of care for patients to include evaluation, testing, exercise and training program based on the patient’s ability. Responsible to the Director of Inpatient Rehab Unit. Education Must have a Master’s Degree from an ASHA (CCC) approved graduate program Must hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence Training and Experience Must hold a current license to practice in the State of Texas Obtains and Maintains American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers One year of clinical experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with prior experience in adult speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders.
Prior experience with performing MBS Certification in Vital Simulation desired Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records NOTICE: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions listed either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Frequently Stationary Standing –Occasionally Walking – Frequently Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) –Rarely Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely Stooping (bend at waist) –Rarely Twisting (knees, waist, neck) –Rarely Turn/Pivot - Rarely Climbing –Rarely Balancing –Rarely Reaching overhead –Rarely Reaching extension –Rarely Pushing/Pulling – Rarely Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 5 lbs./5 lbs.)-Rarely Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A Environment Risk of electrical shock – Rarely Risk of Radiation –Occasionally Fumes or Airborne Particles –N/A Chemicals –N/A Moving Mechanical Parts –N/A Noise Level –N/A Weather Conditions –N/A Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Occasionally Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Population Served Infant 30 days – 1 year Children 1 – 12 years Adolescents 13 – 18 years Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 70+ years Education Masters (required) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (required) Cert Clin Comp SLP (required) Vital Stem Therapy Cert (preferred)
About the role
As a Speech Therapist you will develop a plan of care for patients to include evaluation, testing, exercise and training program based on the patient’s ability.