Prn Speech Language Pathologist

MedStar Health is 60;looking for 60;a 60;Speech Language Pathologist 60;to join our 60;team 60;at 60;MedStar Washington Hospital Center! 60;

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As a 60;Speech Language Pathologist, you will 60;provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech-language and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurogenic or surgical etiologies. Develops 60;appropriate therapy 60;modalities based on severity, 60;determines 60;the best methods, and a point at which therapy can be 60;discontinued. 60;

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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 60;great career 60;move! 60;

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Pr imary Duties: 60;

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech, 60;language 60;and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck cancer patients.

• Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs. Makes determinations as to whether 60;patient 60;may continue eating orally, or if an alternate peripheral nutritional method is 60;required. 60;Provides esophageal voice training, tracheoesophageal voice training, and training in prosthetic devices. 60;Conducts and interprets video fluorography. Conducts invasive tracheoesophageal puncture evaluations. 60;

• Summarizes test results and prognostic evidence. Completes progress notes and related documentation in medical records and responds to referral 60;source(s). Maintains statistical data as required by 60;department. Determines 60;appropriate 60;period 60;when therapy can be 60;discontinued 60;based on patient's performance and progress. 60;Arranges 60;for follow-up care as 60;required.

• Performs hearing screening as 60;required. Completes all required documentation for patient billing. Participates in interdepartmental 60;rehabilitation 60;team meetings, discharge 60;rounds 60;and family conferences. 60;Presents speech-language 60;in-services 60;to nursing staff, Rehabilitation Department, and medical residents as assigned. 60;Provides 60;guidance 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 reading 60;appropriate books, 60;journals, 60;and other literature, and by attending related seminars and conferences. 60;

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Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in 60;Speech-Language 60;Pathology. 60;

• 1-2 years of progressively 60;more responsible 60;job-related experience. 60;

• ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association. 60;

• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days. 60;