Compassionate Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC region seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment in accordance with state and agency standards across Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia.

You will work with health care teams, conduct specialized assessments, plan discharge, and educate patients and caregivers while documenting care for reimbursement and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience required.
• SLP license to practice in MD/VA/DC; driver license; CPR certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and speech-language pathology treatment per agency standards and laws.
• Assists in discharge planning and referrals to community resources.
• Maintains communication with supervision and health care team as needed.
• Completes required training and complies with regulations and quality standards.
• Documents medical records according to guidelines and reimbursement rules.
• Educates patients and caregivers about care and home management.

Skills

Good clinical skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC region seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment in accordance with state and agency standards across Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia.

You will work with health care teams, conduct specialized assessments, plan discharge, and educate patients and caregivers while documenting care for reimbursement and quality assurance.