Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

This is an outpatient position. Will cover hospital on weekends as needed.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm with weekend rotation. Saturday in the hospital and be on call on Sunday.

This position offers a $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Deliver speech, language and swallowing services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.

JOB DUTIES:

Performs direct speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted speech therapy standards, State of Maryland Speech Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.

Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve speech therapy services.

Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.

Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.