Speech Language Pathologist

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health i s looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center ! For this position, we require an SLP who already has their Certificate of Clinical Competence. We cannot accept CFYs.

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.

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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:

• Masters 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