Speech Language Pathologist

MedStar Health is looking for aSpeech Language Pathologist to join ourteam at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

AsaSpeech Language Pathologist,you willplan, 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 techniquesappropriate to patient needs.

• Providesaccurate 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.