Speech Language Pathologist II

Job Description Summary Speech Language Pathologist II is responsible for the provision of treatment and intervention for patients with speech, voice, language, communication, swallowing and related disabilities. Services are provided to the following populations: Pediatrics & Adults, Inpatient and Outpatient. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000531 CHS - MUSC Children's Therapy Center (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Job Description The Speech Language Pathologist II is responsible for the provision of treatment and intervention for patients with speech, voice, language, communication, swallowing and related disabilities. Services are provided to the following populations: Pediatrics & Adults, Inpatient and Outpatient. 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: Infrequent; Working from elevated areas: Frequent; Working in confined 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: Continuous; Full use of both legs: Continuous; Balance & coordination: 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; Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force; Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force. Vision & Sensory: Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous; Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous; Color discrimination: Continuous; Depth perception: Continuous; Peripheral vision: Continuous; Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous; Tactile sensory function: Continuous; Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous; Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous; Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous. Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr