Speech Language Pathologist Full Time Inpatient Adult at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathology Clinician to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!

As a Speech Language Pathology Clinician, you will participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of speech language pathology. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

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Primary Duties:

• Provides direct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice. Provides direct SLP (Speech Language Pathology) treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Utilizes appropriate documentation forms and abides by PM&R's documentation standards. Collaborates with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress and other affiliated agencies. Actively participates in meetings, in-services, and rounds regarding patient care and/or departmental items.

• Supervises SLP students and rehabilitation technicians. Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.

• Participates in program development as assigned by SLP Clinical Leader. Participates in at least 10 contact hours of continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency. Provides at least one yearly in-service to staff and/or community for continuing education purposes.

• Adheres to all Department of Health and Joint Commission regulations regarding the physical environment and patient care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Speech Language Practitioner Current D.C (District of Columbia) license or qualified candidate for D.C. license as a Speech Language Pathologist.

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041