Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Luminis Health, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric, with individualized therapy plans.

The role involves conducting evaluations, delivering interventions, documenting in accordance with policies, and collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians. Leadership duties include supervising staff and participating in quality initiatives and scheduling tasks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates pediatric through geriatric patients for Speech Language Pathology services providing therapeutic intervention.
• Conducts therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics, and innovative ideas).
• Demonstrates the ability to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including ICARE.
• Provides supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Consults with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services; uses clinical decision-making to triage caseload and problem solve patient care issues.
• Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e. patient scheduling, completing predictive staffing matrix).

Skills

Supervision

Collaboration

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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.

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

• Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in department or hospital initiative for the community as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics,and innovative ideas).
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
• Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• 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.
• 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.