Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

FutureCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 64,058 - 72,902; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

401K plan matching

Job summary

FutureCare in Baltimore, MD seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join an interdisciplinary team and implement treatment plans for residents with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders.

The role offers competitive salary with excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a clear career growth ladder. Experience in assessment, documentation, and discharge planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Maryland license for clinical practice.
• ASHA certification required or preferred.
• SLP Clinical Fellowship welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact of resident information on assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document thorough assessment to diagnose communicative deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs with functional goals.
• Comply with facility policies for evaluation, treatment and documentation.
• Document treatments in resident medical records after each session.
• Revise treatment plans based on progress.
• Provide discharge summaries and summarize course of treatment.
• Orient residents and families to services and procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing and families to maximize functional abilities.
• Educate residents and families on post-discharge therapy continuation.
• Refer residents to additional services as needed.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Maryland Clinical License in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

SLP Clinical Fellowship welcome

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare, our Speech Language Pathologist are a part of the interdiscplinary team who create and implement treatment plans for our residents to improve speech, language and cognitive communication disorder issues while educating our resdents and family members.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

Salary Range $46.50- $52.92/HR

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• On referral, evaluates the impact of available resident information on the assessment and treatment process
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of the resident to determine and diagnose communicative deficits and equipment needs
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program based on the initial evaluation and containing achievable functional goals
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described in facility policy and procedures
• Complete appropriate documentation in the resident’s medical record following each treatment session
• Revise the resident’s treatment program, as needed, based upon resident performance
• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Informs residents of any potential risk during any procedure
• Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident’s use of functional abilities
• Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident following discharge
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintains current knowledge of community resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Speech/Language Pathology culminating in the receipt of a Master’s or Doctoral Degree
• Valid license in Speech Language Pathology services at the clinical level in the state of Maryland
• Certification by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Speech/Language Pathology to the resident population served in this facility
• Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• SLP Clinical Fellowship are welcome

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.