Speech Language Pathologist - Jefferson City

Company: SSM Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

b"Evaluate and treat individuals in speech, language, oral and pharyngeal function, cognitive or communicative function/nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/n * Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient./n * Educates and counsels patients and family regarding treatment plans./n * Maintains clinical records and follows performance improvement recommendations./n * Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate support programs./n * Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./n * Performs other duties as assigned./nEDUCATION/n * Master's degree/nEXPERIENCE/n * No experience required/nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/n * Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs./n * Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements./n * Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors./n * Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc./n * Frequent keyboard use/data entry./n * Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping./n * Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs./n * Rare climbing."

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