Speech-Language Pathologist: Neuro Rehab & Swallowing

MedStar Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. You will diagnose and treat patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders arising from neurogenic or surgical etiologies and develop therapy modalities based on severity; determine when therapy can be discontinued.

Qualifications include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA certification, and DC SP-L licensure within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience.
• ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association.
• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech, language and/or swallowing disorders.
• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs; determines if oral feeding is appropriate.
• Performs hearing screening and completes documentation for billing; participates in team meetings and conferences.
• Maintains knowledge of trends by reading literature and attending related seminars.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. You will diagnose and treat patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders arising from neurogenic or surgical etiologies and develop therapy modalities based on severity; determine when therapy can be discontinued.

Qualifications include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA certification, and DC SP-L licensure within 90 days.