Delivers speech therapy services through evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.
Qualifications :
- 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.
Education & Experience - Required
- Education: Masters degree in speech language pathology.
- Experience: Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). 1 year of experience beyond the CFY is preferred.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Full speech pathology license in the state of Maryland.
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time