Speech Therapist

I.Position Summary

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualizedcare planning/implementation and oversight of support staff.

II.Position Requirements:

A.Licensure/Certification/Registration: Tennessee State license or eligibility, certificate of clinical competence..

B.Education: MA, MS in speech and language pathology.

C.Experience: 6 months – 1 year.

D.Special qualifications: CPR certified with A.H.A.

III.Degree of Supervision Required: General guidance from management, expected to perform most duties independently inaccordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedure.

IV. Ages of Patients Served: 

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Birth - 1 Year

Infant

2-12 Year  

Pediatric

13-18 Years 

Adolescent

19-69 Years

Adult

70 +

Geriatric

N/A

No responsibility to treat or care for patients

V. Working Conditions: 

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

• toxic/caustic chemicals

 X

• blood or body fluids

 X

•extreme conditions, hot or cold

 X

• communicable diseases

 X

• dust/fumes/ gases