Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Outpatient

About the role

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our outpatient team at Therapy - White Plains. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services, including screening, evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, re-assessment, patient reevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The role also involves participation 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 historical information, performance of assessments, and documentation of results.
• Explains evaluation findings and treatment plans to patients and families, incorporating their input into goal setting.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, patient presentation, and the evolving healthcare environment.
• Consults with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Recognizes and documents changes in patient condition, modifying the plan of care or seeking consultation as necessary.
• Completes discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations while maintaining an accurate schedule.
• Commits to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, and empathy in a consumer-driven environment.
• Pursues and directs continuing education for professional growth and competency.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
• Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, and volunteers.

Requirements

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

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 per year.