Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - PRN - DCMC

About the Role

Evaluates pediatric through geriatric patients for Speech Language Pathology services, providing therapeutic intervention specific to the individual needs of the patient. Completes interventions and documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in department or hospital initiatives for the community as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics, and innovative ideas).
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence-based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
• Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services.
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload and problem-solve patient care issues.
• Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e., patient scheduling, completing predictive staffing matrix).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing.
• Current license in Speech-Language Pathology by the Maryland Board of Audiology/Hearing Aid Dispensers/Speech and Language Pathologists.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.

Working Conditions

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

Light lifting. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay

Pay Range: $60—$60 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

Benefit offerings based on employment status.