Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary:
The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications is required for all Patient Care area Positions.
The Speech-Language Pathologist is a licensed professional who is responsible and accountable for the planning, implementation and delivery of speech pathology services to ensure positive patient outcomes.
The Speech-Language Pathologist is involved in assisting the supervisor in compiling reports, data, etc.

The SLP is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disorders affecting speech, language, voice, swallow and cognitive-communicative function for inpatient and outpatient populations.

Position Requirements:

• For all Patient Care area positions refer to the policy: Mandatory Education Classes/Hours
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
• Ability to read and communicate in the English language.
• Education
• Masters Degree required from an accredited university in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.
• Required License and/or Certification
• Current Maryland Licensure. Licensure requires 20 CEU’s per two (2) years.
• CPR certification.
• Holds a certificate of clinical competency in the area of Speech Language Pathology or CFY eligible.
• Experience
• One (1) year clinical experience in an acute care setting, will consider exceptional CFY.
• Mental Demands
• Uses knowledge and judgment needed to meet the treatment needs of patients and families.
• Often works under the pressure of time and accuracy in accomplishing patient care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Responsibilities for Assets
• Works with numerous expensive and complex instruments.
• Reports maintenance needs promptly and is responsible for annual calibration.
• Contact with others
• Has almost constant contact with patients and families requiring skill in communication, motivation and teaching.
• Works effectively with medical staff, department managers, nursing personnel and administration.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships both inter and intra-departmentally.
• Work Schedule
• Expected to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work in an emergency.

***Opportunities to work in a variety of setting including hospital, outpatient, and skilled nursing***
Schedule: Monday - Friday with rotating weekends
Flexible schedules

OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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