Speech Therapist Home Care, Baltimore City

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for an SLP (Speech Language Pathology) Homecare Clinician PV (Per Visit) to join our team across Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City!

As an SLP Homecare Clinician PV, you will provide evaluation and occupational therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of occupational therapy services in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements.

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:

• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct, Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Provides medical record entries according to agency standards, professional guidelines, and regulatory requirements for the reimbursement of speech-language pathology services. Provides speech-language pathology/dysphasia services in accordance with the treatment plan, agency standards, and other professional and regulatory guidelines. Performs procedures and modalities, including but not limited to associative language exercises, oral motor exercises, aural rehab, and thermal stimulation.
• Arranges for the provision of specialized assessments that can not be conducted in the home environment (e.g., audiological testing, videofluoroscopy studies), and plans adequately for discharge including referrals to appropriate community resources (e.g., outpatient therapy, daycare) able to meet the client needs after discharge. Provides an assessment, in conjunction with the health care team, of the patient's environment and recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications that will maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety. Assists in the attainment of those items that are reimbursable as durable medical equipment. Provides initial and periodic assessments to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Establishes an effective speech-language pathology/dysphasia treatment plan in conjunction with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and other members of the health care team. Modifies the treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including but not limited to dysphasia assessment, oral motor exam, and receptive/ expressive language assessment. Such assessments require the use of tools (e.g., sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Communicates with a supervisor as scheduled and needed regarding issues related to the delivery of rehab services and individual patient care.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations. Maintains ongoing communication with the patient's physician, health care team, and other individuals (e.g. insurance case managers, referring facility personnel) as needed regarding aspects of care and patient's status. Provides patient and/or caregiver education regarding the injury/disease process, functional limitations, and the purpose of treatment interventions, in addition to, training in aspects of care the patient/caregiver will need to manage after discharge. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Supervises home health aides in aspects of patient care and related activities.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited educational program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Board of OT.

• 1-2 years clinical experience.

• Registered License to practice Occupational Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s).

• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

• Valid State Drivers License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation.