Speech Pathologist
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: November 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to
Samaritan is required.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Responsible for providing safe and effective speech-language
pathology and dysphagia services by implementing appropriate
evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the
identified communication and swallowing needs of the patient.
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,
families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients
with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in
self-care, physical mobility or functional independence. The speech
therapy teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat those experiencing
difficulty with speech sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and
cognition (memory, attention, and problem solving). We provide care
to adult and pediatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in
both the acute and outpatient settings. Therapists follow their
patients from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration
with other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment
times.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license
required.
Certificate of Clinical Compliance from the American
Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or active participant in
Clinical Fellowship Year (CYF) required.
Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of
principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to
provide counseling and guidance.
Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the
ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written
documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a
multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to
develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with
others and maintain them over time.
Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending
issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive
in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
SIT
WALK - INCLINE
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
KNEEL (on knees)
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Upward
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs -
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
STAND
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Springfield , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Lebanon, Oregon
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