Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Outpatient

MedStar Health; Sparks Corner (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. The SLP will provide assessment, treatment planning and execution, discharge planning, and documentation across settings, collaborating with the care team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, implementing evidence-based protocols, updating plans of care, mentoring students, and contributing to program development while delivering patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CFY completed as part of credentialing.
• Licensed SLP in MD/DC/VA as required for location.
• BLS certification.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech-language pathology evaluation and screening with documentation of results.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluations and patient needs; collaborates with other healthcare professionals.
• Completes discharge planning and ensures accurate documentation of care and progress.
• Manages time effectively and maintains an appropriate schedule to meet productivity expectations.
• Serves as a clinical instructor and mentors students and new staff as needed.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY - Clinical Fellowship Year completed

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in MD/DC/VA

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services, with services to include 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, 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 degree or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY).
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland, District of Columbia, and/or Virginia required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ASHA (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.