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University of Maryland Medical System

Speech Language Pathologist PRN Inpatient

University of Maryland Medical System, Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States, 21060


Job Description

This role is for SLP - Supplemental/PRN, 2 weekend days per month, some weekdays available is preferred

As a Speech Language Pathologist you will:

Assessment of patients/residents including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care.

Interprets and performs complex patient care procedures specific to their area of expertise.

Have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient/resident outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care.

Render speech pathology services to inpatients/residents and outpatients, planning and conducting screening/assessment, developing treatment plans, delivering or supervising the delivery of treatment intervention and education for the purpose of improving the patient’s/resident’s feeding, functional communication, and cognitive abilities to improving the patient’s overall functional status and/or reduce the burden on the caregiver.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will function as a multidisciplinary team member within the hospital/facility and in interactions with other health care providers. Patients/residents served include all age groups (Infant through Adult-Geriatric), but primarily Adult-Geriatric.

Qualifications:

MA/MS in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent required.

Certification of Clinical Competency (CCC) by Board of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred. Possesses current Maryland State license, or is eligible.

One year of recent acute/subacute experience preferred (includes CFY).

Previous experience using a business office suite, such as Microsoft Office, is required.

1 year of acute care experience is required.

Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing patient care is required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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