Speech Language Pathologist
MedStar Health
Speech Language Pathologist
MedStar Health
Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care
Newly Increased PRN Rates!
MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital!
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will plan, organize, and conduct individualized treatment plans to help patients with speech disorders restore and/or improve communication function. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires Speech Therapy licensure.
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 and plans therapy programs for each patient assigned as prescribed by physician. Directs and aids the patients in therapeutic techniques appropriate to patient needs.
Provides accurate billing information on the same day as services.
Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care. Handles stressful situations with tact and poise.
Records and reports patient progress in consultation with the referring physician as per department policy.
Educates patients and family regarding speech therapy plan of care and appropriate home exercise program and documents education in patient record.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech Therapy.
SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Maryland.
Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.
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