SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care in acute and outpatient settings. You will apply speech pathology techniques tailored to each patient’s needs and physician orders, while maintaining thorough documentation.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active Maryland license (Clinical Fellow considered). New graduates are welcome, with opportunities for professional growth and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for Maryland license.
• Active Maryland License or Clinical Fellow license required.
• Experience or fellowship in speech pathology preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in acute care and outpatient settings as per physician orders.
• Complete documentation and assist in scheduling.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and committee meetings as assigned.
• Apply speech pathology techniques appropriate to patient needs.

Skills

Speech-language pathology expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and record-keeping

Clinical assessment and treatment-pln

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

5-7 years related experience or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems (electronic medical records)

Billing records software

Job description

• Provides direct patient care in acute care and outpatient settings. Demonstrates knowledge of speech pathology treatment and therapeutic procedures through application in patient care. Effectively applies all speech pathology techniques appropriate to patient needs and physician orders. Completes all required documentation, assists in scheduling, and attends interdisciplinary rounds/committee meetings as assigned.
• Education:
• Position requires a master's degree or 5-7 years equivalent combination of education and experience in related area.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Active Maryland License - Maryland Board of Speech Language Pathology or Limited Maryland License for Clinical Fellow - Maryland Board of Speech Language Pathology
• Experience:
• Must demonstrate competence to provide speech pathology by reason of education, training, and experience. New graduates and clinical fellows will be considered.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrated computer skills needed for completion of computerized medical records, billing records, and various other computerized tasks.