Speech Pathologist - Milton Dance Center - Full-Time

GBMC HealthCare • West, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, delivers speech/language/pathology services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Speech/Language Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of Rehab Services on the Unit.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from accredited college or university.
• Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and a State of Maryland License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 1 year directly related experience in a medical setting.
• Focus should include general medical acute patients, sub-acute population with specific interest and focus in neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.
• Advanced knowledge in speech pathology theories, practices, and techniques
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to administer, score and interpret standardized speech, language and cognitive tests in order to delineate patient deficit, establish diagnosis and development treatment plans with progress documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status by reviewing medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription; observing and interviewing the patient/family/caregiver; and applying appropriate assessment procedures.
• Determines short and long-term goals with input of patients/families/caregiver; establishes plan of care based upon goals, evaluation results, and input of other team members.
• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plans in areas of cognitive skill development, communication, oral motor function/dysphagia, perceptual function, orientation, psychosocial needs; teaches patient/family/caregiver activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions; recognizes patient distress signals which need follow-up.
• Documents (re)evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, and performance improvement program activities as appropriate.
• Supervises technical staff and volunteers during procedures as appropriate. Provides appropriate staff training programs, as needed
• Notifies interdisciplinary team members of evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information. Communicates regularly with the Rehab Coordinator to provide feedback on professional needs, patient status, interpersonal issues, etc
• Seeks input, allays fears, and elicits cooperation from the patient/family/caregiver
• Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation process as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement program, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement. Identifies the need to improve upon or order additional therapeutic equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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