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UHS•Washington, DC

110d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (Part-Time/Days). This role will work under the direction of the Department Manager/Director to provide speech therapy services in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will respond effectively to new and changing work assignments and perform other duties as assigned. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in over 25 years, integrating clinical care with community providers and The George Washington University Hospital to create a robust network of care for District residents, particularly those in Wards 7 and 8.

Requirements

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs: selects, administers, and interprets appropriate evaluation procedures.
Apply knowledge of growth and development over the life span necessary to provide age appropriate care.
Demonstrate the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients’ needs.
Demonstrate an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Make initial assessment and determine appropriate rehab needs of assigned patients, as evidence by appropriate documentation.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, as evidence by appropriate documentation.
Develop, implement and modify appropriate long and short-term treatment plans/intervention programs.
Maintain appropriate documentation, including evaluation reports, treatment plans/notes, and discharge reports.
Participate in programmatic development and implementation.
Demonstrate ability to manage general full-time caseload.
Educate patient and family members regarding evaluation findings and management recommendations; develops and instructs patients and family members in home programs as appropriate.
Provide in-services within the department, institution, professional and community.
Participate in department activities including, student affiliations, education of physicians and other clinical disciplines, mentoring volunteers, etc.
Perform all other job duties/assignments as assigned.