General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!
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. Our SLP studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. This position 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. Strives to make effective use of time.
- 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.
- 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041
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