Speech Language Pathologist

Worker Type: PRNJob Highlights:

Department: Inpatient Acute Care

Schedule: PRN, Day Shift, Work 2 Weekend Days a Month and During the Week as Needed Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Job Summary: Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function Job Responsibilities and

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans. Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONMaster's degreeEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSResuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.  State of Work Location: Illinois     Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)      State of Work Location: Missouri     Speech Language Path - Missouri Division of Professional Registration  State of Work Location: Oklahoma     Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology      State of Work Location: Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4506000040 Speech Therapy

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