Speech Pathologist - Milton Dance Center - Full-Time

Requirements

• 1 year directly related experience in a medical setting. Focus should include general medical acute patients, sub-acute population with specific interest and focus in neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.
• Advanced knowledge in speech pathology theories, practices, and techniques
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to administer, score and interpret standardized speech, language and cognitive tests in order to delineate patient deficit, establish diagnosis and development treatment plans with progress documentation.
• Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Evaluates the patient's functional status by reviewing medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription; observing and interviewing the patient/family/caregiver; and applying appropriate assessment procedures.
• Determines short and long-term goals with input of patients/families/caregiver; establishes plan of care based upon goals, evaluation results, and input of other team members.
• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plans in areas of cognitive skill development, communication, oral motor function/dysphagia, perceptual function, orientation, psychosocial needs; teaches patient/family/caregiver activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions; recognizes patient distress signals which need follow-up.
• Documents (re)evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, and performance improvement program activities as appropriate.
• Supervises technical staff and volunteers during procedures as appropriate. Provides appropriate staff training programs, as needed
• Notifies interdisciplinary team members of evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information. Communicates regularly with the Rehab Coordinator to provide feedback on professional needs, patient status, interpersonal issues, etc
• Seeks input, allays fears, and elicits cooperation from the patient/family/caregiver
• Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation process as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement program, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement. Identifies the need to improve upon or order additional therapeutic equipment and supplies.
• All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
• Respect
• I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
• Excellence
• I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through
• Accountability
• I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time
• Teamwork
• I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
• Ethical Behavior
• I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
• Results
• I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
• Pay Range
• $36.37 - $59.64 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our orga

Benefits

Additional Information

Under general supervision, delivers speech/language/pathology services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Speech/Language Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of Rehab Services on the Unit. Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from accredited college or university. Licensures/Certifications: - Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and a State of Maryland License in Speech-Language Pathology.

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