Description

Coastal Hospice has an awesome opportunity for a speech therapist looking for some extra income!

FLEXIBLE 3-4 Hours Per MONTH

• Performs a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation which reflects the nature and severity of the disorder and the frequency and goals of treatment of each newly referred patient with a communicative disorder
• Develops care plans for assessed patients; participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Teaches patient families appropriate means of implementing the care plan
• Confers regularly with the Director of Clinical Services regarding patients' progress
• Conducts an on-going treatment program for those patients identified as having a communicative disorder
• Communicates with attending physician concerning speech therapy and documents this in patient's record
• Reviews speech therapy care plan with patient/family with the goal of their accepting appropriate responsibility for its implementation

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license in Speech Pathology issued by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Speech Pathologists
• Certification of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred
• Understanding and acceptance of Coastal Hospice philosophy of care and policies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to make sound professional judgments with a minimum of direct supervision

Coastal Hospice offers:

• Competitive wages
• Generous mileage reimbursement
• 403B with excellent company match

For any questions about this opportunity, contact Tracy Juergens at 410.742.8732 ext. 123