Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient

University of Maryland Medical System•Queenstown, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist and experience a practice environment designed to support both your professional growth and patient outcomes. We prioritize one-on-one patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing you to deliver highly individualized treatment and build meaningful relationships. You’ll have access to an annual MedBridge subscription, giving you unlimited continuing education opportunities and the ability to create customized home exercise programs for your patients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 27 days of paid time off each year, free life insurance, competitive salaries, and robust healthcare coverage. In addition, our merit-based advancement program ensures your hard work and dedication are recognized, providing clear pathways for career progression.

Requirements

Master's Degree, required.
Current limited or licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Maryland, required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility, required.
Current ACLS or BCLS certification, required.
The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver speech, language and swallowing services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.
Performs direct speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted speech therapy standards, State of Maryland Speech Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.
Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
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 speech therapy services.
Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.