Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem Weekend, Acute Care Therapy
About The Position
Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for our Acute Care Rehabilitation department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will: Provide SLP consults for acute care inpatients including medical-surgical, IMCU, Telemetry, and Critical Care units Develop treatment plans and communicate recommendations to physicians and Nursing staff Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care Involve the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care
Requirements
- Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in speech-language pathology from an accredited SLP program
- Active Maryland SLP License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience preferred
- Modified Barium Swallow and/or FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Speech) experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide SLP consults for acute care inpatients including medical-surgical, IMCU, Telemetry, and Critical Care units
- Develop treatment plans and communicate recommendations to physicians and Nursing staff
- Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care
- Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care
- Involve the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
