Speech Language Pathologist

University of Maryland Medical System

  • Cambridge, MD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionAt Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.As a team member of UM Shore Rehabilitation Services you will enjoy:
  • One-on-one patient care. We differentiate ourselves from most outpatient therapy practices by having our therapists work with one patient at a time. We believe this allows us to achieve the best treatment outcomes and offers the best experience for our patients.
  • Generous paid time off. Full time salaried clinical staff accrue a total of 27 days paid time off per year in each of the first five years of employment – 7 holidays plus four full weeks of vacation/sick time off. This increases to a total of 32 days paid time off per year after five years of service. (Part time salaried clinical staff accrue paid time off on a pro-rated basis.)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% employer match.
  • Healthcare benefits. Highly competitive and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance equivalent to one year’s salary paid by the employer with the ability to purchase additional coverage.
Job DescriptionThis is an outpatient position. Will cover hospital on weekends as needed.ScheduleFull Time, Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm with weekend rotation. Saturday in the hospital and be on call on Sunday.This position offers a $15,000 Sign On BonusDeliver 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.JOB DUTIES: * 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.
  • Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
  • 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.
  • Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
  • Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
Qualifications
  • Master's Degree, required.
  • One (1) year of related experience, preferred.
  • Current limited or licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Maryland, required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility, required.
  • Current ACLS or BCLS certification, required.
The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

University of Maryland Medical System