Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Acute Care PRN
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Catonsville
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position The Speech-Language
Pathologist provides speech-language pathology services with
services to include but not limited to screening and evaluation
treatment planning treatment implementation treatment re-assessment
and revision patient/client re-evaluation discharge planning and
documentation in a variety of settings. The Speech-Language
Pathologist participates as requested in program planning and
protocol development and assists the team in meeting established
goals. Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Provides evaluation
services including review of pertinent history information
performance of specific assessments and determination of
recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation
findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates
patient and family in the goals setting. - Demonstrates proficiency
in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation
findings the patient's presentation and the evolving health care
environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as
indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition
requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for
medical/rehabilitation consultation. - Completes appropriate
discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely
documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our
evolving health care environment painting a clear picture of the
patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan
of care that establishes baseline and goals daily encounter notes
interim progress summaries and discharge evaluation. - Demonstrates
effective time management and meets productivity expectations.
Manages an accurate schedule. Is timely and punctual for meetings.
Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless
patient access to care through flexibility adaptability creativity
and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer
driven environment. - Participates in multi-disciplinary quality
and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on
committees and represents the department and hospital in community
outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based
marketing activities as appropriate to your role. - Contributes to
the development and achievement of established department goals and
objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation
regulations. - Takes initiative in pursuing and directing
continuing education for professional growth and competency for
self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign
students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff
students and volunteers Minimal Qualifications Education - Master's
degree in Speech-Language Pathology of an accredited school of
Speech-Language Pathology. required or - Doctoral degree in
Speech-Language Pathology of an accredited school of
Speech-Language Pathology required Experience - Completion of
clinical fellowship year (CFY). required Licenses and
Certifications - SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in
Maryland District of Columbia (DC) and/or Virginia licensure as
deemed necessary for your specific location(s) required - ASHA -
American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of
Clinical Competence required - CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary
Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from
either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
within 90 Days required - Additional unit/specialty certifications
may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and
Abilities - Professional competency as a general practitioner in
speech-language pathology; demonstrates independent use of varied
evaluation and treatment approaches. - Able to work in a team
environment; organized timely detail-oriented; customer service
skills for interacting with patients including communicating with
patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; takes
initiative in following through with all procedures and policies;
effective communication; must be able to utilize computer systems
This position has a hiring range of : USD $55.00 - USD $55.00
/Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Lancaster , Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Acute Care PRN, Healthcare , Catonsville, Pennsylvania
