Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Inpatient Pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Speech Language Therapist to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will provide a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders, perform tests, evaluations, planning and development of therapy modalities based on each patient’s abilities and needs.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to regulations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Ability to gain SLP licensure in DC before beginning.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• 1-2 years related clinical practice experience in an acute care or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and re-evaluations with goals and discharge planning.
• Documents using department forms and PM&R standards; prioritizes patient treatment schedule.
• Maintains proper use and care of department equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians, patients, families and health care team for effective discharge planning.
• Maintains CEUs per state requirements and adheres to health regulations.

Skills

BLS Certification

1-2 years clinical experience

Education

DC licensure eligibility (S LP)

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health islooking fora PRN Speech Language Therapist to join ourteamat MedStar GeorgetownUniversityHospital!

As a PRN Speech Language Therapist, you will provide a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for patients with speech-language and/or swallowing disorders. Tests, evaluates, plans, and developsappropriate therapymodalities based on the patient's individual ability/disability. These functions are performedin accordance withall applicable laws andregulationsand MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies,proceduresand standards.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties:

• Provides direct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, settingappropriate goalsand makingappropriate dischargerecommendationsin accordance withstandards of practice.Providesdirect SLP treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation ofappropriate therapeuticinterventions.
• Utilizesappropriate documentationforms and abides by PM&R's documentation standards. Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians, patients,familyand other members of health care teamrelativeto patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencieswith regard toeffective discharge planning.
• Maintains CEUs per state requirements for continued professional competency.Adheres to all Department of Health and Joint Commission regulations with regards to the physical environment and patient care.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Ability to gain SLP licensure in the District of Columbia before beginning in this role.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• 1-2 years related clinical practice experience inan acutecare or rehabilitation facilitypreferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.