MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center
PRN Speech Language Pathologist
MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health i
s
looking for
a
Speech Language Pathologist
to join our
team
at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
!
The ideal candidate will be
a licensed Speech Language Pathologist
with competency
in the diagnosis and management of neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia. As
a
Speech Language Pathologist
, you will
provide
Speech Language Pathology services to communicatively and swallowing impaired patients.
Participates in educational activities and special projects.
Assists
in achieving Service goals.
Assists
in the maintenance of the professional image of the Service inside and outside of the hospital. Beginning to supervise students and mentor other staff level team members. Beginning participation in hospital programs/committees and other in-house professional development activities (
e.g.,
teaching, research). 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 voice, speech, language, cognitive-communication, pragmatic
communication,
and swallowing abilities of assigned patients. Independent in performing bedside dysphagia evaluation/has achieved Dysphagia Evaluation Competencies.
Plans and implements rehabilitative procedures for communicatively and swallowing impaired patients using sound clinical reasoning to maximize patient outcome and safety.
Counsels
patients and families
regarding
the individual’s
SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
diagnosis and
plan, and
appropriately involves patients and/or families in treatment planning and refers patients to appropriate care providers or community services when
indicated
. Effectively and efficiently documents and bills all clinical activity
in accordance with
Service, Program, site,
hospital,
and professional practice guidelines.
Participates in quality improvement and peer review activities.
Identifies
opportunities for process improvement and actively
participates
in SLP Team Meetings/Continuing Education Lecture discussions. Recommends
appropriate clinical
materials and equipment for Service procurement.
Maintains
an accurate
schedule and meets productivity
target
. Facilitates communication and problem solving among SLP staff and/or within the treatment team, including active and effective participation in team/family conferences.
Keeps
supervisor informed
regarding
progress of assigned patients and activity surrounding pertinent professional endeavors.
Functions as a role model through demonstration of professional conduct and assures compliance with
MedStar
NRH Network and clinic policies and procedures. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency.
Provides
training and education to members of multiple professional disciplines in the hospital. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for other staff members. Participates in Student Training program via student lecture and/or secondary student
supervision.
Abides by the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Basic Life Support (
BLS).
License to practice Speech-Language Pathology from the Department of Health (Washington,
D.C (District of Columbia)
.
This position has a hiring range of $60.00 - $60.00
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s
looking for
a
Speech Language Pathologist
to join our
team
at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
!
The ideal candidate will be
a licensed Speech Language Pathologist
with competency
in the diagnosis and management of neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia. As
a
Speech Language Pathologist
, you will
provide
Speech Language Pathology services to communicatively and swallowing impaired patients.
Participates in educational activities and special projects.
Assists
in achieving Service goals.
Assists
in the maintenance of the professional image of the Service inside and outside of the hospital. Beginning to supervise students and mentor other staff level team members. Beginning participation in hospital programs/committees and other in-house professional development activities (
e.g.,
teaching, research). 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 voice, speech, language, cognitive-communication, pragmatic
communication,
and swallowing abilities of assigned patients. Independent in performing bedside dysphagia evaluation/has achieved Dysphagia Evaluation Competencies.
Plans and implements rehabilitative procedures for communicatively and swallowing impaired patients using sound clinical reasoning to maximize patient outcome and safety.
Counsels
patients and families
regarding
the individual’s
SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)
diagnosis and
plan, and
appropriately involves patients and/or families in treatment planning and refers patients to appropriate care providers or community services when
indicated
. Effectively and efficiently documents and bills all clinical activity
in accordance with
Service, Program, site,
hospital,
and professional practice guidelines.
Participates in quality improvement and peer review activities.
Identifies
opportunities for process improvement and actively
participates
in SLP Team Meetings/Continuing Education Lecture discussions. Recommends
appropriate clinical
materials and equipment for Service procurement.
Maintains
an accurate
schedule and meets productivity
target
. Facilitates communication and problem solving among SLP staff and/or within the treatment team, including active and effective participation in team/family conferences.
Keeps
supervisor informed
regarding
progress of assigned patients and activity surrounding pertinent professional endeavors.
Functions as a role model through demonstration of professional conduct and assures compliance with
MedStar
NRH Network and clinic policies and procedures. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency.
Provides
training and education to members of multiple professional disciplines in the hospital. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for other staff members. Participates in Student Training program via student lecture and/or secondary student
supervision.
Abides by the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Basic Life Support (
BLS).
License to practice Speech-Language Pathology from the Department of Health (Washington,
D.C (District of Columbia)
.
This position has a hiring range of $60.00 - $60.00
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