Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00091590	Working Title: Speech Therapist, Outpatient
Department Name: MMI Speech Pathology UNMC	Reports To Title: Director of Speech Language Pathology

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Diagnosis and treatment of individuals with communication or swallowing disorders	90	X	Independently diagnosis and treat outpatients with communication and swallowing disorders (E) Interact with other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of the individuals seen for speech therapy services (E) Interact with family members and other individuals important to the individuals who are receiving speech therapy services (E) Provide complete and accurate records of evaluation and treatment provided (E) Keep records confidential according to HIPAA guidelines (E)
Participate in scholarly & teaching activities	10	X	Participate in research projects concerning individuals with communication or swallowing disorders. (D) Provide presentations concerning research and new clinical techniques at professional conferences. (D) Supervise speech pathology graduate students in clinical practicum. (E) Provide clinical training experiences for UNMC students. (E) Provide lectures on request to UNMC clinical departments. (E) Provide in-services for Nebraska Medicine & Community Partners (D)

RESPONSIBILITY

TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

TASKS

Diagnosis and treatment of individuals with communication or swallowing disorders

Independently diagnosis and treat outpatients with communication and swallowing disorders (E)
Interact with other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of the individuals seen for speech therapy services (E)
Interact with family members and other individuals important to the individuals who are receiving speech therapy services (E)
Provide complete and accurate records of evaluation and treatment provided (E)
Keep records confidential according to HIPAA guidelines (E)

Participate in scholarly & teaching activities

Participate in research projects concerning individuals with communication or swallowing disorders. (D)
Provide presentations concerning research and new clinical techniques at professional conferences. (D)
Supervise speech pathology graduate students in clinical practicum. (E)
Provide clinical training experiences for UNMC students. (E)
Provide lectures on request to UNMC clinical departments. (E)
Provide in-services for Nebraska Medicine & Community Partners (D)

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Generate clinical income

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Impact the quality of care at Nebraska Medicine and MMI

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Families	External to UNMC	Daily	Provision of services
Patients	External to UNMC	Daily	Provision of services
Students	External to UNMC	Daily	Clinical training
Granting agencies	External to UNMC	Annually	Research
Other health or educational facilities	External to UNMC	As needed	Services/Training
Physicians	External to UNMC	Monthly	Provision of services
UNO/UNL faculty	External to UNMC	As needed	Clinical training
Families	Internal to UNMC	Weekly	Provision of services
Nursing staff	Internal to UNMC	Weekly	Provision of services
UNMC faculty	Internal to UNMC	As needed	Clinical training
Patients	Internal to UNMC	Weekly	Provision of services
Physicians	Internal to UNMC	2-3 times a week	Provision of services
Students	Internal to UNMC	Weekly	clinical training

Supervision Received

The position works under general supervision, with assignments based on departmental goals. Employees are expected to manage routine duties and projects independently, with progress reviewed through regular meetings and periodic evaluations.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Type of Supervision Exercised:

No Supervision:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but may work collaboratively with colleagues and offer informal guidance when appropriate.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Office,Clinical

Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency

Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Pre-term/Neonate (birth - 6 wks),Infant (6 wks - 12 months),Toddler (1-3 years),Pre-School (3-6 years),School Age (6-12 years),Adolescence (12-18 years)

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)	Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required	Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%)	Climbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

N/A

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs	Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 41 - 60 lbs	Pull: Not Required Not Applicable

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

N/A

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): NO	Moving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NO	Biohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NO	Noise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NO	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

N/A

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: NO	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO	Protective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

N/A

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YES	Grasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

N/A

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: NO
Hearing: NO	Distant Vision: NO
Sight: YES	Near Vision: NO
Color Vision: NO	Peripheral Vision: NO

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential: