What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Deliver speech, language and swallowing services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech pathology.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Performs direct speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted speech therapy standards, State of Maryland Speech Therapy Practice Act, code of ethics, and departmental procedures.
2. Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve speech therapy services.
4. Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
5. Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
The UMSJ Outpatient Rehabilitation Institute is located on the campus the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. We are a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic that includes Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology. Our staff work as a team in this unregulated outpatient office with a wonderful working environment. We offer free parking and a flexible schedule. We are part of the University of Maryland Rehab Network.
Full-time staff are eligible for a Clinical Advancement Model
Take a virtual tour of our clinic: https://www.umms.org/sjmc/health-services/rehabilitation
- Master’s degree required.
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
- Limited or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Maryland
- Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible
- Current ACLS or BCLS certification
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
