Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Acute Care Therapy

Adventist HealthCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free Employee parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for the Acute Care Therapy department. The role supports our mission of extending God’s care through physical, mental and spiritual healing.

The per diem position offers a $60/hour rate, 8 hours per week, and weekend shifts. Candidates should hold an MD license and AHA CPR, with a background in rehabilitation and team-based care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Maryland license is required.
• AHA HCP CPR certification is required.
• 2 years of experience preferred (at least 1 year in setting).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial examination and evaluation to establish diagnosis and plan of care.
• Provide or supervise therapy interventions aligned with evaluation results.
• Reexamine patients and adjust the plan of care as needed.
• Plan for discharge with appropriate follow-up or referrals.
• Document all aspects of patient management with the care team.
• Supervise rehab aides and office staff when needed.
• Manage schedule to accommodate census and caseload.
• Attend team meetings and communicate patient status.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Maryland license

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center

We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for our Acute Care Therapy department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic and some complex rehabilitation needs in acute care.
• Provide, or direct and supervise the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care.
• Reexamine the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues speech-language pathology services.
• In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plan for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral. The speech-language pathologist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the speech-language pathologist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated).
• Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated.
• Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
• Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management.
• Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
• Be responsible for individual and assigned hospital performance improvement and professional development activities.
• Educate and provide consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Speech-language pathology from accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience (at least 1 year in setting preferred).
• Active Maryland License.
• AHA HCP CPR.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: This position is per diem at a rate of $60/hr.

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours per Week: 8/week

Typical Daily Schedule: 8a- 430 pm

Shift Type: Day Weekend

Requirements: 2 weekend days per month

Holiday Requirements: Holiday rotation

Compensation

Pay Range: If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.

Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue.

In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.

As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana.

Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture.

Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.

Adventist HealthCare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission

We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks.

We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services.

Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

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