Speech and Language Pathologist II

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Charleston, SC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with voice and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive voice assessments delivering evidence-based therapy and performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) to assess swallowing function. This role involves close collaboration with laryngologists and other multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans optimize vocal health and manage complex airway and swallowing conditions.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000709 CHS - Therapy Clinic - Mt Pleasant (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Level 2

Overview: Intermediate-level SLP with increased responsibilities and independence in assessing and treating speech and language disorders. Takes an active role in developing and implementing treatment plans documentation and collaboration.

Job Tasks:

Assessment:

oConducts comprehensive evaluations of speech and language skills using a variety of diagnostic materials and tools.

oDevelops and adjusts treatment plans based on detailed assessment results.

Treatment:

oIndependently implements and modifies treatment plans.

oUtilizes advanced intervention approaches strategies and materials.

oEstablishes and prioritizes treatment goals providing advising and education to patients and families.

Documentation:

oMaintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments and progress.

oEnsures compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.

Collaboration:

oEffectively collaborates with physicians family members and other clinical providers.

Directs and mentors support staff in assisting with treatment.

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

*Work Experience: >1 year

*Current SC state licensure required.

*ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA)

Additional Job Description

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.

Physical Requirements

  • 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

  • Depthperception: 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

  • Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous

  • Work Environment & Conditions

  • Effective stress management: Continuous

  • Rotating shifts: Frequent

  • Overtime as: Frequent

  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

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

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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