PRN Speech Language Pathologist

MedStar Health is looking for aSpeech Language Pathologistto join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!

AsaSpeech Language Pathologist,youwillplan, organize, andconductindividualized treatment plans to help patients with speech disorders restore and/or improve communication function. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires Speech Therapylicensure.

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 nextgreat careermove!

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.