Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Per Diem Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

About the role

Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation seeks to hire an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) for our inpatient therapy department, who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic and some complex rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
• Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. Involve the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care.
• Reexamine the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modify the plan of care accordingly or discontinue speech-language pathology services.
• In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plan for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral.
• Discontinue intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the speech-language pathologist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated).
• Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated.
• Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
• Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management.
• Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
• Be responsible for individual and assigned hospital performance improvement and professional development activities.
• Educate and provide consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Speech-language pathology from accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Minimum 2 years' experience (at least 1 year in setting preferred).
• Active Maryland License (CCC,SLP).
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Schedule

• Per diem position at a rate of $60/hour.
• Hours per week: 8 hrs/week.
• Typical schedule: 5 weekdays per month (offering a minimum of 6.5 hours/day).
• Shift Type: Day.
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend days per month.
• Holiday Requirements: Two major holidays (at least one winter holiday) per year.
• On-Call: No.
• Shift Differential Eligible: No.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Free Employee parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.