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.
Keywords: Owensboro Health, Greenville , Speech Therapist, Healthcare , Greenville, North Carolina
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