SPEECH THERAPIST (PER DIEM)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus available (if applicable)

Job summary

Universal Health Services is hiring for a Speech-Language Pathologist at The George Washington University Hospital. The role encompasses providing essential Speech-Language Pathology services to patients while adapting to the needs of families and the community.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and showcase effective verbal and written communication skills. This position supports a leading healthcare institution recognized for high-quality patient care and educational dedication.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the needs of patients, families and community by providing Speech‑Language Pathology services.
• Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

Skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Education

Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology

Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Fulfills the needs of patients, families and community by providing Speech‑Language Pathology services in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

Job Summary

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas—Neurology and Neuroscience—and "High Performing" designations for ten procedures including COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke. The hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital and a Level I Trauma Center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This role supports the mission of GWU Hospital to provide the highest quality healthcare in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Qualifications

Education/Qualification

• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Relocation bonus available (if applicable)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.