Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Acute / Inpatient Rehab PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington area is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to join its PRN Pool. This role involves providing essential speech-language services, including patient assessment and treatment planning, while working within a collaborative team to achieve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland or DC.
• Must hold ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Pursue continuing education for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and treatment planning for patients.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Mentors new staff and assists with education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Time Management

Communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY)

Job description

General Summary of Position

Join the Centralized PRN Pool in Baltimore for an opportunity to work at all 4 MedStar Health Baltimore Hospitals: (Weekend Coverage Required)

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Health is looking for aSpeech Language Pathologistto join our PRN Pool in Baltimore, MD!

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.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $55.00 - $55.00