Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care & Dysphagia Expert

ACHE; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in a diverse inpatient and outpatient population.

You will manage complex neurologic, trauma and medically fragile cases, develop evidence-based plans, conduct dysphagia assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Current state license in Speech-Language Pathology
• CCC-SLP preferred
• BLS certification
• Completion of accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
• VFSS/FEES experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Conduct swallowing assessments, including instrumental studies when indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehab therapists on care plans
• Educate patients and families on therapy strategies and safety
• Document assessments and progress in the EMR
• Participate in rounds and case conferences
• Supervise or mentor students and contribute to teaching as appropriate
• Engage in quality improvement and research initiatives
• Maintain compliance with hospital and professional standards

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Documentation in EMR

Education

CCC-SLP preferred

BLS certification

Accredited SLP program completion

Tools

VFSS/FEES experience

Job description

George Washington University Hospital seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in a diverse inpatient and outpatient population.

You will manage complex neurologic, trauma and medically fragile cases, develop evidence-based plans, conduct dysphagia assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced academic medical center.