PRN Speech-Language Pathologist — Acute Care Therapist

MedStar Health; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a PRN Speech Language Therapist to deliver diagnostic and rehabilitative services for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will perform assessments, set goals, provide direct therapy, document according to standards, and collaborate with the health care team.

DC licensure eligibility and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Ability to gain SLP licensure in the District of Columbia before beginning in this role.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• 1-2 years related clinical practice experience in an acute care or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice.
• Provides direct SLP treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Utilizes appropriate documentation forms and abides by PM&R’s documentation standards. Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians, patients, family and other members of health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning.
• Maintains CEUs per state requirements for continued professional competency. Adheres to all Department of Health and Joint Commission regulations with regards to the physical environment and patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

DC licensure eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

BLS Certification

Job description

MedStar Health in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a PRN Speech Language Therapist to deliver diagnostic and rehabilitative services for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. You will perform assessments, set goals, provide direct therapy, document according to standards, and collaborate with the health care team.

DC licensure eligibility and BLS are required.