Speech Language Pathologist Head & Neck Clinical Fellow

Job Description Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist II works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)

Salary

Health-29

40

The Speech Language Pathologist II works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Education:

Postgraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an ASHA accredited program.

Work Experience:

At least 1 year. Certification/Licensure:
Current SC state licensure required. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing:
  Continuous
• Sitting:
  Continuous
• Walking:
  Continuous
• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent
• Working indoors:
  Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent
• Kneeling:
  Infrequent
• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous
• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent
• Squatting:
  Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  Pinching operations:
  Frequent
  Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
  Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
  Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
  Reaching overhead:
  Frequent
• Reaching in all directions:
  Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
  Continuous
• Full use of both legs:
  Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
  Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
  Infrequent
  Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”:
  Infrequent
  Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
  Infrequent
  Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
  Frequent
• Examples:
  Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
  Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
  Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
  Continuous
  Recognize objects (near/far):
  Continuous
  Color discrimination:
  Continuous
  Depth perception:
  Continuous
  Peripheral vision:
  Continuous
  Hearing acuity (with correction):
  Continuous
• Tactile sensory function:
  Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
  Continuous
• Selected Positions:
  Olfactory (smell) function:
  Continuous
  Respirator use qualification:
  Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  Effective stress management:
  Continuous
  Rotating shifts:
  Frequent
  Overtime as required:
  Frequent
  Latex-safe environment:
  Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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