About this Job: MedStar Health i s looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Wa shington Hospital Center ! <br><br> As a Speech Language Pathologist , you wi ll provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech-language and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurogenic or surgical etiologies. Develops appropriate therapy modalities based on severity, determines the best methods, and a point at which therapy can be discontinued . <br><br> Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! <br><br> <b> Primary Duties: </b> <ul><li> Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech, language and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck cancer patients. </li></ul><ul><li> Establishes treatment goals and develops therapeutic programs. Makes determinations as to whether patient may continue eating orally, or if an alternate peripheral nutritional method is required . Provides esophageal voice training, tracheoesophageal voice training, and training in prosthetic devices. Conducts and interprets video fluorography. Conducts invasive tracheoesophageal puncture evaluations. </li></ul><ul><li> Summarizes test results and prognostic evidence. Completes progress notes and related documentation in medical records and responds to referral source(s) . Maintains statistical data as required by department . Determines appropriate period when therapy can be discontinued based on patient's performance and progress. Arranges for follow-up care as required . </li></ul><ul><li> Performs hearing screening as required . Completes all required documentation for patient billing. Participates in interdepartmental rehabilitation team meetings, discharge rounds and family conferences. Presents speech-language in-services to nursing staff, Rehabilitation Department, and medical residents as assigned. Provides guidance to and may serve as a professional resource for graduate students completing a clinical practicum. </li></ul><ul><li> Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books , journals, and other literature, and by attending related seminars and conferences. </li></ul> <b> Qualifications: </b> <ul><li> Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. </li></ul><ul><li> 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience. </li></ul><ul><li> ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association. </li></ul><ul><li> SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia within 90 Days. </li></ul> This position has a hiring range of : USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?vKUlkVYZrxBITty0B00Xn9mt1EXgR61bc" width="0" height="0" />