Speech Language Pathologist PRN

University of Maryland Medical System•Bel Air, MD

18d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist PRN 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. This role involves performing patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and documenting care provided. The position also includes informing patients, families, and team members of evaluation results, planning and providing therapy education, and offering mentorship to clinical team members and students. The Speech Language Pathologist PRN demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care, participates in performance improvement activities, and reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.