Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - PRN - DCMC

Socket.dev; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health in Lanham, Maryland seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients across pediatric to geriatric populations, delivering individualized therapy and documenting in compliance with department standards.

The role includes supervising therapists, collaborating with physicians and nurses, participating in quality initiatives, and contributing to ongoing education. A Master’s degree, Maryland license, CCC-SLP, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Acute care or related experience preferred; new graduates considered depending on staffing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy evaluations and treatments using appropriate techniques and documents per policies.
• Participates in community initiatives and cross-coverage as needed.
• Supports staff and students; provides supervision to therapists and aides.
• Consults with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient care.
• Leads administrative tasks such as scheduling and staffing matrices.
• Engages in quality and patient safety initiatives and ICARE compliance.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and continuing education activities.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Position Objective:

Evaluates pediatric through geriatric patients for Speech Language Pathology services providing therapeutic intervention specific to the individual needs of the patient. Completes interventions and documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
2. Participate in department or hospital initiative for the community as appropriate.
3. Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
4. Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics,and innovative ideas).
5. Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
6. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.
7. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
8. Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
9. Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services. Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload and problem solve patient care issues.
10. Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e. patient scheduling, completing predictive staffing matrix).

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current license in Speech-Language Pathology by the Maryland Board of Audiology/Hearing Aid Dispensers/Speech and Language Pathologists.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Light lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$60—$60 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• *Benefit offerings based on employment status