Speech and Language Pathologist - Adult Acute Care - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Position title

Speech and Language Pathologist - Adult Acute Care - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Department

Adult Rehab Services

Job description

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**This position may be filled as a Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.**

Performs foundational Speech-Language Pathology skills to evaluate, diagnose, and recommend individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• Interprets routine provider referrals and evaluates patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Makes preliminary diagnoses and formulates individualized treatment plans, including regular assessment of progress.
• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.
• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care.
• Attends departmental meetings.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.
• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
• Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
• Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

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