Sr Speech Pathologist-Full Time-Days- Job

Summary

The Senior Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling patients with speech, language, swallowing, or hearing disorders in accordance with professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment.  Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. 

Education/Experience/Licensure

 

Education/Formal Training

Work Experience

Credential/Licensure

 

REQUIRED:

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.

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Current license to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the state of employment.

 

PREFERRED:

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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of speech therapy methods.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others' work flow.

• Demonstrable leadership potential.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs lead tasks.
• Performs initial patient assessment on assigned patients.
• Implements treatment activities.
• Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records.  Reports findings in a timely fashion.
• Identifies patient specific Speech Rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write to communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, walk, twist and sit in one place throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.
• Ability to use hands for gripping and squeezing as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Good hand-eye coordination.