Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at 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 Therapy), OT (Occupational Therapy), nursing staff, discharge planning and physicians. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical record in a timely, accurate and concise manner in accord with department, JCAHO, Medicare and other regulating insurance or licensing standards. Identifies need for and assists in procurement of equipment to optimize patient 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:   

• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy.  

• Basic Life Support (BLS).     

• 1-2 years' experience preferred. 

• Licensed Speech Therapist in Washington, D.C.