Speech Therapist

Company: Owensboro Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Summary
Job Summary
Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech-language therapy needs according to appropriate competency levels.
Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, maintains clinical records, and follows performance improvement recommendations.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Performs skill proficiency requirements as related to experience.
• Aides with department maintenance.
• Utilizes equipment and materials according to standards and identifies new resources desired for projected budget formulation.
• Assists with statistical data collection for performance improvement projects.
• Assists the supervisor with graduate student supervision by supervising SLP students completing clinical rotations. Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology required upon hire OR
  • Master's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • SLP - Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes
    • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
    • Works under minimal supervision.
    • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands
      • Standing: Frequently
      • Walking: Frequently
      • Sitting: Occasionally
      • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
      • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
      • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
      • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
      • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
      • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
      • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
      • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
      • Climbing: Occasionally
      • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
      • Kneeling: Occasionally
      • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
      • Reaching: Frequently
      • Talking: Frequently
      • Hearing: Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
      • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
      • Running: Rarely
      • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments
        INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
        RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
        TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
        INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
        SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
        EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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