SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - PER DIEM

Mt.-Washington-Pediatric-Hospita; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline in Baltimore, MD seeks a therapist to provide pediatric therapy services from birth to 21 years, and other patients as assigned, to restore function and prevent disability.

Under supervision, you will perform evaluation, planning, intervention, and training, collaborating with Senior Therapists and Managers. Maryland licensure eligibility and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional school for OT, PT, SLP or Audiology.
• Master's Degree for SLP; CFY completion.
• Licensed or eligible for Maryland licensure.
• CPR certification within one month of employment.
• Pediatrics experience or affiliation preferred.
• Strong oral/written communication; customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to children from birth to 21 years and other patients as assigned to restore function.
• Performs evaluation, planning, intervention and training under supervision of Senior Therapists or Managers.
• Reports to Senior Therapists or Managers; CFY supervision per ASHA guidelines.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and health care staff daily.
• Operates adaptive equipment and rehab devices; adheres to safety protocols.
• Upholds safety and PPE standards in clinical environment.

Skills

Oral/Written Skills

Customer interaction

Patient handling

Computer proficiency

Dexterity and mobility

Emergency response

Assessment skills

Education

Master's degree (OT/PT/SLP or Audiology)

CFY completion

Maryland licensure or eligibility

Job description

• Base Pay $55.00 / Hour

JOB SUMMARY

• Provides therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned, to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served. Performs evaluation, planning, intervention, consultation and training under the supervision of the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development or Manager of Feeding Day Program.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements- Graduate of an approved professional school for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology, or Audiology, Speech Language Pathologists - Master's Degree; Completion of Clinical Fellowship year (CFY)

Licensure, Certification and Registration- Licensed to practice or eligible for licensure by the State of Maryland

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification within one month of employment

Work Orientation and Experience- One clinical affiliation in pediatrics and/or experience with children desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Oral/Written Skills. Sensitivity/Tact in dealing with customers. Ability to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Ability to self-lift at least 50 lbs. Computer system/software proficiency. Manual dexterity and mobility. Assessment skills for specific patient populations. Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations

Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area- Pediatric affiliation preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS- Supervision Received

• Reports to the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program. CFY candidates receive supervision per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidelines.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Operates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls. Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.