Education – Completion of an accredited program for Speech Language Pathologists recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Speech Language Pathology Education or approved successor organization.
Experience – A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent must possess and maintain current State of Oklahoma Licensure for Speech Language Pathologists or be a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate with a provisional license who performs duties under the direct on-site supervision of licensed and certified personnel according to Oklahoma licensure and ASHA guidelines.
Knowledge & Skills –
Knowledge and experience of the principles and procedures of Speech Language Pathology and its relationship to health, treatment and prevention of disability, quality of life issues and the value of interdisciplinary interaction through supervision and monitoring of a Speech Language Pathology program
Ability to develop and monitor quality assurance plans in accordance with pertinent rules, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical staff, administrative staff, health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.
The purpose of the position is to plan, develop, and coordinate speech services activities for inpatient and ambulatory care patients within the designated service area of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System. This position is located at the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Physical Rehabilitation Center located in Okmulgee, OK. Incumbent is under direct supervision of the Clinical Director. This is a non-exempt position as applicable to the provisions of the FLSA.
Work is performed in an inpatient and ambulatory health care setting. There is common exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required.
Work in the ambulatory health care setting requires considerable walking between exam and treatment rooms, and long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, stooping, stretching, kneeling, and lifting of patients or similar activities.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
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