Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Inpatient

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join the team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning across diverse settings, with emphasis on family involvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates should hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, complete CFY, and have licensure eligibility for MD/DC/VA as needed, plus ASHA CCC.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY).
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in MD, DC, and/or VA as required for location.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation services and document results.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans based on evaluation findings.
• Complete discharge planning with clear documentation of care.
• Maintain accurate scheduling, productivity, and patient access to care.
• Mentor students and contribute to staff/volunteer orientation.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY completion

MD/DC/VA state licensure eligibility

ASHA CCC

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services, with services to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client reevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.

Primary Duties:

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manages an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY).
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
• American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence.

This position has a hiring range of USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.