What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at Abbeville Area Medical Center?
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Job Summary
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Facilitates the integration of after-care planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities. Provides education and direct care to adult patients, those over age 18, including geriatrics, and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Home Health social worker reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.
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Job Requirements
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Minimum Education Requirement
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Have an MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.
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Have a baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE, and one year of experience in a health care setting and be supervised by a MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and who has one year of experience in a health care setting
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Have a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting and be supervised by a MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and who has one year of experience in a health care setting.
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Minimum Experience Requirement
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a social worker, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
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Minimum License Requirement
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Current SC SW license. Current SC driver's license, valid car insurance and must maintain a driving record that is insurable under AAMC's auto insurance policy.
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Physical Requirement/Working Conditions
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Requires minimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and minimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
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