Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Acute Care

Shady Grove Medical Center 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. Provide, or direct and supervise the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues speech-language pathology services. The speech-language pathologist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral. The speech-language pathologist discontinues 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). Communicates, coordinates and documents 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. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers. Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management. Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case. Responsible for individual and assigned hospital performance improvement and professional development activities. Educates and provides 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, AHA HCP CPR Work Schedule 2 weekend days per month and rotation in our holiday schedules. Compensation This position is paid at the per diem rate of $50/hr M-F and $60/hr weekends. Pay Range $34.58 - $51.87 Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co