Speech Language Pathologist PRN

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Job Requirements * Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, code of ethics, and departmental policies and/or organizational procedures. * Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech, language, or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary. * Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards. * Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation. * Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals. * Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs. * Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service. * Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services. * Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Experience * Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan. * Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others. * Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship. * Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team. * Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job. * Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient. * Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals. * Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients. * Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization. * Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members. * Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: -Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate -Other Compensation (if applicable): NA -Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide (https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc11/630e3fd79a50134398611659/0f53d60c-e547-4417-8879-cde2f549f3a0?r=s3-us-east-2) Benefits Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: -Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate -Other Compensation (if applicable): NA -Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide (https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc11/630e3fd79a50134398611659/0f53d60c-e547-4417-8879-cde2f549f3a0?r=s3-us-east-2)
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