1 year directly related experience in a medical setting. Focus should include pediatric speech-language and pediatric swallowing disorders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
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.
Physical Requirements
Audio-visual acuity to be able to read small print and perform perceptual diagnostic assessments. Ability to reach, stoop, crouch, walk and stand.
Working Conditions
Clinical and office conditions.
Exposure to radiation in acceptable amounts as monitored by a qualified laboratory.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and voice disordered patients with neurologic etiology.
Provides evaluation and management for all patients with dysphagia. Evaluation techniques include clinical evaluation, Modified Barium Swallow and FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow).
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
Documents services rendered including written patient evaluation, reports and patient progress notes on patient's chart.
Consults with other professionals as appropriate and generates appropriate referrals.
Conducts demonstrations and lectures within and outside the hospital
Assist with cataloguing and interpreting of all video fluoroscopic swallowing studies within the department.
Conducts quality assurance studies in conjunction with the Speech Pathology Clinical Manager.
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
$30.06 - $49.29 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Under general direction, provides clinical speech pathology services to the medical inpatients and outpatients, Infants and children, at the Milton J Dance Rehabilitation Center at GBMC, and pediatric inpatient units SLP PRN Pediatrics offers a starting rate at $51.00 per hour
Education
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from accredited college or university.
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