Speech Therapist, Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit (Call-In)

## Description **GENERAL SUMMARY:** Under the direction of the Therapy Supervisor, the Speech Therapist is responsible for implementation of Speech Therapy programs. The Speech Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on Transitional Care/Rehab in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton locations. The Speech Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Therapy Department's policies and procedures. Type of supervision exercised: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None. **EDUCATION:** Completion of a Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program required. **WORK EXPERIENCE:** Experience working with adult population as well as experience with dysphagia programs. Skilled nursing experience preferred. **SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:** Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Must possess or secure licensure to practice Speech Pathology in Pennsylvania. Must be a fluent speaker of the English language and be able to communicate in an effective manner with staff, patients, families, or significant others, management, and other professionals. Must be familiar with and be able to independently administer test instruments and safely operate equipment used in the department for patient services. Must be cleared by Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Light work: duties require exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move, lift, carry, push, and pull objects such as in the retrieval, using, and storing of materials and equipment used in therapy. Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift. Ability to transport self throughout facility is required. Position involves ambulating when performing tests and therapy; reaching for, handling, and fingering equipment controls and work aids; feeling patient's lips, mouth, jaw and throat. Verbal skills are required to convey information and give instruction. Acute hearing for determining differentiation in speech impairments and progress of patients under treatment is required. Visual acuity is required for reading data and equipment controls and to observe mouth and lips in formation of sounds. Position requires travel between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, PA. **ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:** Occasional exposure to blood and body substances. **WORKING CONDITIONS:** Works in a well-lit office environment or resident’s rooms.