Speech Language Pathologist PRN

ACHE; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to patients in accordance with Maryland Board standards and organizational policies.

The role includes conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, documenting outcomes, educating families, mentoring staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from multiple sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
• Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to job demands.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in patient management.
• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Flexibility to adapt hours to organizational needs.
• Maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with standards, ethics, and policies.
• Performs patient assessments and develops treatment plans for those needing speech, language, or hearing interventions.
• Records evaluations and care in the medical record per documentation standards.
• Informs patients and families of results and treatment plans; referrals as needed.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests improvements.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to leadership and assists in resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical teamwork

Patient education

Mentorship

Job description

Job Requirements

• Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, code of ethics, and departmental policies and/or organizational procedures.


• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech, language, or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.


• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.


• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.


• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.


• Providesmentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.


• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.


• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.


• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.


• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.


• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.


• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.


• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.


• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.


• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.


• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.


• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate

Other Compensation (if applicable): NA

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Benefits

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate

Other Compensation (if applicable): NA

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide