Speech Language Pathologist

MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital! The ideal candidate will be a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with competency in the diagnosis and management of neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide Speech Language Pathology services to communicatively and swallowing impaired patients. Participates in educational activities and special projects. Assists in achieving Service goals. Assists in the maintenance of the professional image of the Service inside and outside of the hospital. Beginning to supervise students and mentor other staff level team members. Beginning participation in hospital programs/committees and other in-house professional development activities (e.g., teaching, research).

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Primary Duties:

• Evaluates voice, speech, language, cognitive-communication, pragmatic communication, and swallowing abilities of assigned patients. Independent in performing bedside dysphagia evaluation/has achieved Dysphagia Evaluation Competencies. Plans and implements rehabilitative procedures for communicatively and swallowing impaired patients using sound clinical reasoning to maximize patient outcome and safety.

• Counsels patients and families regarding the individual's SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) diagnosis and plan, and appropriately involves patients and/or families in treatment planning and refers patients to appropriate care providers or community services when indicated. Effectively and efficiently documents and bills all clinical activity in accordance with Service, Program, site, hospital, and professional practice guidelines.

• Participates in quality improvement and peer review activities. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and actively participates in SLP Team Meetings/Continuing Education Lecture discussions. Recommends appropriate clinical materials and equipment for Service procurement. Maintains an accurate schedule and meets productivity target. Facilitates communication and problem solving among SLP staff and/or within the treatment team, including active and effective participation in team/family conferences. Keeps supervisor informed regarding progress of assigned patients and activity surrounding pertinent professional endeavors.

• Functions as a role model through demonstration of professional conduct and assures compliance with MedStar NRH Network and clinic policies and procedures. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency. Provides training and education to members of multiple professional disciplines in the hospital. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for other staff members. Participates in Student Training program via student lecture and/or secondary student supervision. Abides by the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• License to practice Speech-Language Pathology from the Department of Health (Washington, D.C (District of Columbia).