Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity

Newly Increased PRN Rates!

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will plan, organize, and conduct individualized treatment plans to help patients with speech disorders restore and/or improve communication function. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires Speech Therapy licensure.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Evaluates and plans therapy programs for each patient assigned as prescribed by physician. Directs and aids the patients in therapeutic techniques appropriate to patient needs.
• Provides accurate billing information on the same day as services.
• Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care. Handles stressful situations with tact and poise.
• Records and reports patient progress in consultation with the referring physician as per department policy.
• Educates patients and family regarding speech therapy plan of care and appropriate home exercise program and documents education in patient record.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy.
• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Maryland.

This position has a hiring range of USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.