Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist - Neuro & Swallowing

MedStar Health; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders, including neurogenic or post-surgical etiologies. Ideal candidates will develop therapy modalities based on severity and determine when therapy can be discontinued.

The role involves participating in interdepartmental rehabilitation teams, presenting in-services, and supporting graduate practicum students, with opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience.
• ASHA – American Speech Language Hearing Association.
• SP-L – Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs.
• Determines oral feeding suitability and alternative nutrition methods when needed.
• Provides esophageal and tracheoesophageal voice training and prosthetic training.
• Conducts and interprets video fluorography.
• Summarizes test results and documents progress in medical records.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association

SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in DC within 90 Days

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders, including neurogenic or post-surgical etiologies. Ideal candidates will develop therapy modalities based on severity and determine when therapy can be discontinued.

The role involves participating in interdepartmental rehabilitation teams, presenting in-services, and supporting graduate practicum students, with opportunities to advance