Speech Pathologist

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Responsible for providing safe and effective speech-language pathology and dysphagia services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified communication and swallowing needs of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families / caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in self-care, physical mobility or functional independence. The speech therapy teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat those experiencing difficulty with speech sounds, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition (memory, attention, and problem solving). We provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in both the acute and outpatient settings. Therapists follow their patients from initial evaluation to discharge, enjoy collaboration with other healthcare team members and therapist-driven treatment times.

Current unencumbered Oregon Speech-Language Pathology license required.

Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

SIT

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

PULL (20-40 pounds force)

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)