PRN Speech Language Pathologist

About this Job:

Med Star Health islooking fora Speech Language Pathologist to join ourteamat

MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

As aSpeech Language Pathologist, you will provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech-language and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurogenic or surgical etiologies.

Develops appropriate therapymodalities based on severity,determinesthe best methods, and a point at which therapy can bediscontinued.

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!

Primary Duties:

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech,language and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck cancer patients.

• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs. Makes determinations as to whetherpatientmay continue eating orally, or if an alternate peripheral nutritional method is required.
  
  Provides esophageal voice training, tracheoesophageal voice training, and training in prosthetic devices.
  
  Conducts and interprets video fluorography. Conducts invasive tracheoesophageal puncture evaluations.

• Summarizes test results and prognostic evidence. Completes progress notes and related documentation in medical records and responds to referralsource(s). Maintains statistical data as required by department. Determinesappropriateperiodwhen therapy can bediscontinuedbased on patient's performance and progress.
  
  Arrangesfor follow-up care as required.

• Performs hearing screening as required. Completes all required documentation for patient billing. Participates in interdepartmentalrehabilitationteam meetings, dischargeroundsand family conferences.
  
  Presents speech-languagein-services to nursing staff, Rehabilitation Department, and medical residents as assigned.
  
  Providesguidance to and may serve as a professional resource for graduate students completing a clinical practicum.

• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field by readingappropriate books,journals,and other literature, and by attending related seminars and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• 1-2 years of progressivelymore responsiblejob-related experience.

• ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association.

• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other