Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Acute Care

MedStar Health; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Maryland. You will provide evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation across diverse settings, actively involving patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ongoing documentation, and mentoring students within a large health system. Supervisory duties may be involved as part of clinical instruction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of historical information and performance of assessments; documents results.
• Explains findings to patient and family and involves them in goal setting.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluation findings and patient presentation; consults with other professionals as indicated.
• Documents changes in patient condition and modifies the plan of care as needed; discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Maintains accurate scheduling, productivity, and education duties including mentoring students and staff.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

CFY completion

MD/DC/VA licensure for location

ASHA CCC (Certification of Clinical Competence)

Job description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical 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/clientreevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Speech-Language Pathologistparticipatesas requested in program planning and protocol development andassiststhe team in meeting established goals.

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

Primary Duties:

Provides evaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatespatientand family in the goals setting.

Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.Consultswith other healthcare professionals asindicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.

Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managesan accurateschedule. 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.Assistswith orientation and mentoring ofnew staff, students, and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree inSpeech-LanguagePathologyofan accredited school ofSpeech LanguagePathology.

Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY).

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure asdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.