Speech Language Pathologist PRN - Inpatient Rehab

About the role

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services, including screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client reevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The role also involves participating in program planning, protocol development, and assisting the team in meeting established goals.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses."

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services, including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results.
• Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates them into goal setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving healthcare environment.
• Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
• Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities, including focused initial evaluation/plan of care, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations while managing an accurate schedule.
• Demonstrates a professional commitment to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathy in a patient-consumer-driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization.
• Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
• Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school.
• Completion of clinical fellowship year (CFY).
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia, as required for the specific location(s).
• American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $60.00 per hour.