02201 Maria Parham Health Speech Therapist JOB SUMMARYEvaluates and treats patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

Reports to: Director of Occupational Therapy

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: E09

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service WorkersJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationBachelor’s degree RequiredRequired SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Licenses: Speech Language PathologistRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Supervises activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSother duties assignedFUNCTIONAL DEMANDSPopulations ServedEarly Childhood (1 year and