Hospital-Based SLP with Neuro Rehab Focus

MedStar Health; Fort Hunt (VA); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 186,527,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The clinician will diagnose and treat speech-language and swallowing disorders arising from neurogenic or surgical etiologies, and develop therapy modalities based on severity.

The role involves evaluating patients, establishing goals, coordinating care, and documenting progress in medical records. Licensure and ASHA certification are required, with DC licensure within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 1-2 years of progressively 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 of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs; determines oral intake viability and alternative nutrition if needed.
• Prepares progress notes, documents in medical records, and maintains required statistics.

Skills

ASHA certification

Clinical communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The clinician will diagnose and treat speech-language and swallowing disorders arising from neurogenic or surgical etiologies, and develop therapy modalities based on severity.

The role involves evaluating patients, establishing goals, coordinating care, and documenting progress in medical records. Licensure and ASHA certification are required, with DC licensure within 90 days.