Speech Language PathologistPosted: November 5, 2009
Job Description Provides therapeutic care including assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment for patient care. Education: EDUCATION: License to practice Speech Language Pathology in the State of Maryland. Experience: EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Cert./Reg./License: LICENSE/CERT/REG: License to practice Speech Language Pathology in the State of Maryland. Skills: SKILLS: Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. Physical Requirements: DIRECT PATIENT CARE/CONTACT: Visual acuity including color vision. Ability to hear and orally communicate. Ability to read, comprehend, and write English language. Manual dexterity. Moderate physical effort: Physical mobility with ability to lift, push or pull up to and including 35 lbs. Walking, standing, sitting for prolonged periods. Handling of patients including lifts, rolls, transfers, etc. with the use of mandatory Safe Patient Lifting Equipment. Ability to perform CPR and respond to emergency situations including potential takedowns or restraints. Ability to appropriately wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Working Conditions: DIRECT PATIENT CARE/CONTACT: Exposure to patients, visitors and family members with a variety of physical and psychiatric/mental health conditions. Potential for exposure to contagious diseases, blood and body fluids, chemicals, medicinal preparations, potential ionizing radiation, unpleasant odors, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Mandatory requirement for use of personal protective Equipment (PPE) when indicated per policy. Position may require flexible scheduling, off-shifts, weekend, holiday, on-call and/or overtime hours of work in accordance with department policy or procedures. Attendance Requirement: Regular job attendance is an essential job function. Please refer to job code 837275 when responding to this ad.
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