Speech Language Pathologist

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for patients with speech, language, or hearing needs. You will deliver evidence-based therapy, document accurately, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, Maryland licensure, CCC, and BLS certification, with a focus on individualized, patient-centered care and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Full Maryland state licensure for Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech therapy services in accordance with standards, ethics, and policies.
• Conducts patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Documents evaluations, re-evaluations, and care in medical records.
• Communicates results and plans with patients and families.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Mentors and trains clinical team members or students as needed.
• Delivers patient-centered care and maintains high-quality service.
• Participates in performance improvement and proposes optimizations.
• Escalates clinical and operational issues to leadership as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

CCC

Job description

Job Requirements

Delivers speech therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.

Job Requirements

Delivers speech therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech, language, or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Education: Master's degree in speech language pathology.
• Experience: Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• Full speech pathology license in the state of Maryland.
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.