SLPA
Physical Requirements

A.     Lift While Standing – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds – Frequent

B.     Lift While Sitting – Light – Under 25 pounds – Frequent

C.     Lift with Assistance – Heavy – Over 50 pounds. (Patient Transfer, etc) – Occasionally

D.     Pushing – Heavy – Over 50 pounds – Occasional

E.      Pulling – Heavy – Over 50 pounds – Occasional

F.      Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) At shoulder level – Occasional

G.     Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) Above shoulder level – Occasional

H.     Standing for extended periods – Frequent

I.        Sitting for prolonged periods – Frequent (>60 min.)

J.       Walking (Moderate distances within clinical environment) – Frequent

K.    Carrying – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds – Occasional

L.      Bending – Occasional/Frequent

M.   Stooping – Occasional/Frequent

N.    Kneeling – Occasional

O.    Turning – Frequent

P.      Hand Manipulation – (Hand controls, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation) -Frequent

Q.    Foot Controls – Occasional

R.     Visual Requirements – Ability to observe alarms, indicators, measuring devices, patients and the public.  Ability to recognize and respond to safety issues.  

S.    Auditory Requirements – Ability to hear and understand orders from a SLP, physician or other health care professionals.  Ability to hear safety alarms and responds appropriately.

T.   Speech – Must be intelligible and provide an appropriate model.