Speech Pathologist

Title: Speech Pathologist

Department Org: 109270 - Rehab Speech Therapy

Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: Health Science Campus Hospital

Shift: 1

Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 5:30 PM

Posted Salary: $27.37 - $33.92

Float: True

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Provide diagnostic and treatment planning/remediation for speech, language, swallowing and communicative-cognitive impairments in individuals of all ages throughout the continuum of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or a Clinical Fellow in process of obtaining CCC’s.
• Licensed Speech Pathologist by the State of Ohio or has a conditional license, and in their Professional Experience Year (PEY).
• Knowledge of the ASHA Code of Ethics and commitment to carry out Speech-Language Pathology Services in accordance with this code.
• Obtains/maintains Basic Life Support Certification (CPR).
• Passes annual safety test.
• Achieves competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).

Communication and other skills:
• Demonstrate good written documentation of speech treatment to provide continuity of care and payment for services rendered.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow the speech pathologist to functions as a contributing interdisciplinary team member.
• Knowledge of the ASHA code of ethics, and commitment to carry out Speech-Language Pathology Services in accordance with this code.
• Knowledge of professional and legal requirements for the provision of Speech-Language Pathology Services.
• Adheres to UTMC service values.

Physical Requirements:

1) Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
2) Ability to hear (with or without aides);
3) Ability to orally communicate;
4) Good manual dexterity;
5) Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
6) Ability to stand, walk frequently;
7) Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
8) Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).

Reporting Relationships

This position will report to the Director of Therapy Services..

Working Conditions

Work in assigned area (Hospital, Rehab Center, or Outpatient Center) up to 40 hours per week; evening hours may be required as well as weekend and holiday rotation. Standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping and lifting may be required. Exposure to biologically hazardous and various weather situations is possible. May work with patients from adolescence to geriatric.

Conditions of Employment:

All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 03 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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