Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Inpatient Rehabilitation

MedStar Health is looking for   a   PRN   Speech Language Pathologist   to join our   team   a t MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital !  

As   a   PRN   Speech Language Pathologist ,   you will   evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients. Supervises Techs, volunteers, and students. Participates in patient/family,   hospital,   and community education.  

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:  

• Performs initial evaluations and sets up treatment programs for patients of all ages   in accordance with   physician orders and standard therapeutic procedures   for   both inpatient and   outpatient.   Identifies   functional problems that require intervention based on assessment of the patient’s status. Establishes interventions within practice / licensing   standards. Establishes specific outcomes that are consistent with identified problems, address functional   needs   and are measurable. Incorporates Patient and Caregiver goals into the plan of care. Modifies and progresses treatment program. Coordinates patient care needs with other services including   PT (Physical Therap y ) ,   OT  (Occupational Therapy) , nursing staff, discharge   planning   and physicians. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical record in   a t imely ,   a cc urate   an d concise manner in   accord   with department, JCAHO, Medicare and other regulating insurance or licensing standards.   Ide ntifies   ne ed   for and   ass ists   in   procurement of equipment to   opt imize   pa tient function. Notifies physician /  nursing staff of any changes in   patient’s   status .  

• Provides   teaching and instruction to patients, family   members   and staff. Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment programs, precautions and equipment   use .   Documents   patient/ caregiver instruction   provided   Participates in the orientation of   new staff   members and volunteers as needed. Serves as a clinical instructor for students  

• Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure.   Identifies   learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs   to   maintain   certification   Attends   hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted   time   for completion ( CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) , License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)  

• Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as   appropriate Participates   in interdisciplinary rounds as assigned Provides department/unit with information and knowledge   acquired   during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.  

• Provides   in-services to staff after attending continuing education.   Provides   education to physicians and support staff   regarding   Speech Therapy scope of practice.  

Qualifications:  

• Maste r’s degree in Speech Therapy.  

• Basic Life Support ( BLS).  

• 1-2 years' experience preferred.  

• Licensed   Speech Therapist in   Washington, D.C .