Therapist-Speech II

Therapist-Speech II

Job ID: 32090

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: Part Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Speech Therapy

Facility: BMH Booneville Hospital

Location: Booneville, MS

Overview

Therapist-Speech II 20272

Job Code: 20272

FLSA Status

Job Family: REHAB

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge andmunicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospitalmittees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Ads to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

Develops a written plan of care.

Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.

Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral tomunity resources.

Contributes to the development of staff and students.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description

Minimum Required: 3 years of progressive rehabilitation experience since licensure.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Description: Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language, Hearing Association.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required: Basicputer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description

Minimum Required: SLP; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; SLP-CCC

Preferred/Desired

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: No

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other