Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days of paid time off

Free life insurance

Competitive salaries

Robust healthcare coverage

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This role focuses on delivering individualized patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities include direct speech therapy, documentation of patient evaluations, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Applicants should have a Master's Degree, state licensure, and required certifications. A comprehensive benefits package with 27 days of annual leave is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility required.
• Knowledge of patient age-specific care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech therapy services based on patient evaluations.
• Document patient care in accordance with departmental standards.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Speech therapy principles

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Current Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland

ACLS or BCLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist and experience a practice environment designed to support both your professional growth and patient outcomes. We prioritize one‑on‑one patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing you to deliver highly individualized treatment and build meaningful relationships. You’ll have access to an annual MedBridge subscription, giving you unlimited continuing education opportunities and the ability to create customized home exercise programs for your patients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 27 days of paid time off each year, free life insurance, competitive salaries, and robust healthcare coverage. In addition, our merit‑based advancement program ensures your hard work and dedication are recognized, providing clear pathways for career progression.

Deliver speech, language and swallowing services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.

Job Duties

• Perform direct speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted speech therapy standards, State of Maryland Speech Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.
• Record patient evaluations, re‑evaluations, and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and suggest areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Propose performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve speech therapy services.
• Assume responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrate interdisciplinary, safe, patient‑centered care and deliver excellent customer service.

Work Experience

Master's Degree, required. One (1) year of related experience, preferred. Current limited or licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Maryland, required. Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility, required. Current ACLS or BCLS certification, required.

The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.