Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow - FT - AAMC

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

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About The Position

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Clinical Fellow will provide 12 months of direct patient care under the mentorship of a certified SLP with more than 2 years of experience who meets American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) requirements for supervision. Initial 9 months will focus on achieving independence with skills consistent with an entry-level practitioner in the acute hospital environment. Remaining 3 months will focus on achieving competence in a specialty area of interest to the Clinical Fellow and approved by mentor.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Meet criteria to apply for Clinical Fellowship with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Completion of at least one semester internship in an acute care hospital environment during graduate program.
• Meet criteria for limited license in Speech-Language Pathology through the Maryland Board of Audiology/Hearing Aid Dispensers/Speech and Language Pathologists
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and treatments with a variety of ages and diagnoses using evidenced based techniques.
• Complete documentation according to established departmental policies and procedures and according to regulatory requirements.
• Independently problem solve patient care issues and use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload.
• Achieve clinical competency according to department policy in at least one instrumental swallowing examination within term of Clinical Fellowship.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services.
• Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives including daily huddles, department metrics and providing innovative ideas to improve process.
• Meet departmental productivity standards and complete productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed including, but not limited to completing patient scheduling and predictive staffing matrix.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level