Speech Therapist PRN IPRU

Speech Therapist

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.

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

Qualifications

Education

Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support

Cert Clin Comp SLP

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Guadalupe Regional Medical Center