Speech Pathologist PRN Pediatrics

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,212 - 65,918; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Baltimore is seeking a Clinical Speech Pathologist to provide services to inpatients and outpatients, focusing on pediatric needs. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and documentation of speech and swallowing disorders in children. Candidates must have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant certifications. Competitive pay range of $29.19 - $47.85 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year directly related experience in a medical setting, focusing on pediatric speech-language.
• Experience with pediatric swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disordered patients.
• Provides evaluation and management for patients with dysphagia.
• Documents services rendered including patient evaluations and progress notes.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in speech pathology theories, practices, and techniques

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to administer, score, and interpret standardized tests

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology

State of Maryland License in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, provides clinical speech pathology services to the medical inpatients and outpatients, infants and children, at the Milton J Dance Rehabilitation Center at GBMC, and pediatric inpatient units.

Base Pay Range

$29.19/hr - $47.85/hr

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year directly related experience in a medical setting. Focus should include pediatric speech-language and pediatric swallowing disorders.
• Advanced knowledge in speech pathology theories, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to administer, score and interpret standardized speech, language and cognitive tests to delineate patient deficits, establish diagnosis, and develop treatment plans with progress documentation.
• Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and a State of Maryland License in Speech-Language Pathology.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Audio-visual acuity to read small print and perform perceptual diagnostic assessments.
• Ability to reach, stoop, crouch, walk and stand.
• Clinical and office conditions.
• Exposure to radiation monitored by a qualified laboratory.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disordered patients with neurologic etiology.
• Provides evaluation and management for all patients with dysphagia. Evaluation techniques include clinical evaluation, Modified Barium Swallow and FEES.
• Satisfies departmental clinical productivity requirements.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Documents services rendered including written patient evaluation, reports and patient progress notes on patient’s chart.
• Consults with other professionals as appropriate and generates appropriate referrals.
• Conducts demonstrations and lectures within and outside the hospital.
• Assist with cataloguing and interpreting of all video fluoroscopic swallowing studies within the department.
• Conducts quality assurance studies in conjunction with the Speech Pathology Clinical Manager.

GBMC Values Expectations

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

• Respect – Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy, listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Excellence – Meet and/or exceed customer expectations, actively pursue learning and self-development, pay attention to detail, and follow through.
• Accountability – Set a positive, professional example for others, take ownership of problems, plan and utilize required resources, and report to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork – Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team, address and resolve conflict positively, seek out ideas, and acknowledge contributions.
• Ethical Behavior – Act with honesty, integrity, protect the patient, demonstrate honesty, respect cultural and psychosocial needs.
• Results – Set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals, embrace change, improve quality, display flexibility, and achieve results on time.

Pay Range

$29.19 - $47.85

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.