Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Inpatient Rehabilitation

About this Job:

Newly Increased PRN Rates!

Med Star Health is looking for aPRNSpeech Language Pathologist to join ourteamat Med Star National Rehabilitation Hospital!

AsaPRNSpeech 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 Med Star Health can be your nextgreat career move!

• Performs initial evaluations and sets up treatment programs for patients of all agesin accordance with physician orders and standard therapeutic proceduresforboth 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 functionalneedsand 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, dischargeplanningand physicians. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical record ina timely,accurate and concise manner inaccordwith department, JCAHO, Medicare and other regulating insurance or licensing standards.
  
  Identifiesneedfor andassistsinprocurement of equipment tooptimizepatient function. Notifies physician/nursing staff of any changes inpatient’sstatus.

• Provides teaching and instruction to patients, familymembersand staff. Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use.
  
  Documents patient/ caregiver instruction provided
  
  Participates in the orientation ofnew 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 programstomaintaincertification
  
  Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allottedtimefor 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 knowledgeacquiredduring participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

• Provide sin-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.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.