Speech Language Pathologist

This position will work in Brookings at Curry Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Therapy department leader, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) tests and evaluates patients who have communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders resulting from medical conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, or developmental delays. The SLP’s role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of these disorders to improve patients' communication abilities and swallowing function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Diagnoses the nature and extent of impairment and records and analyzes speech, language, and swallowing irregularities with written and oral tests, as well as other specialized tools. Develop an individualized plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Selects augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaches their use to individuals with little or no speech capability. Teaches those with little or no speech capability how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their language skills to communicate more effectively. Treats patients who have suffered loss of speech to help them to recover reliable communication skills so they may fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles.

Diagnoses and treats patients with cognitive communication impairments, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving disorders and oral motor problems resulting in eating and swallowing difficulties. Assess and treat swallowing difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury. Assesses and treats voice disorders including those related top vocal chord dysfunction

Other duties as requested to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity: We promote learning.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current unencumbered licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Oregon is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have knowledge both of state practice act guidelines as well as Medicare guidelines and follow the guidelines in the delivery of patient care.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficient computer skill including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Prior experience with proper electronic medical record documentation is required.
• The necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization ability.
• Multitasking and time management is critical to performance of the role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

Up to 1/3 of the time: sit; taste or smell

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear

Up 2/3 of the time and more: stand; walk; push/pull; reach with hands and arms

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 50 pounds

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close; distance; color; peripheral; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: extreme heat/cold; wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; outdoor weather; Toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibration

Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping firm/heavy & fine dexterity

From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light; repetitive use of hands

This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37

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