Speech Language Pathologist II-Nonexempt
Medical University of South CarolinaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
A speech-language pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-29Scheduled Weekly Hours
8Work Shift
Job Description
A speech-language pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Job duties may include:
Assessment and Diagnosis of patients such as:
- Evaluate patients’ levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulty.
- Identify treatment options based on the assessment findings.
- Create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Additional Job Description
Education: Postgraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an ASHA accredited program. Work Experience: At least 1 year. Certification/Licensure: Current SC state licensure required. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
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