Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

When we say Our Community - We Mean It.

Located in the heart of Baltimore's cultural center, near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital.

It is committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals managing chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Aside from the excellent healthcare services provided, Baltimore offers a wealth of cultural attractions and a vibrant arts scene;

with numerous theaters, galleries, and museums showcasing a variety of artistic expressions. The Walters Art Museum, located in Mount Vernon, houses an extensive collection of art spanning thousands of years.

Sports enthusiasts can catch a game at Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles baseball team, or M&T Bank Stadium, where the Baltimore Ravens football teams' continues to play.

Both venues offer an exciting atmosphere and a chance to cheer on the local teams.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Baltimore boasts beautiful parks and green spaces. Patterson Park, with its' expansive fields, playgrounds and walking trails, is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor recreation.

The Inner Harbor offers scenic waterfront views and is a hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Baltimore offers a diverse and captivating culinary delight & is famously known for seafood, particularly Maryland blue crabs.

Indulge in delicious crab cakes and steamed crabs, while enjoying the waterfront ambiance at one of the many restaurants nestled within the city.

Join the Midtown campus community and be a part of the heartbeat and integral moments of keeping our community healthy for years to come;

where you will "Empower Voices, Transform Lives : Discover the Power of Speech Language Pathology!"

Job Description

What We Offer? A competitive total rewards compendium; to include but not limited to :

• Relocation available, for qualified Candidates.
• Up to $3,000 (pro-rated) for Employee Referral.
• Shift : PRN Position
• Competitive rate of pay
• Professional Development Opportunities & Career Ladder Insights
• State of Art Equipment
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tax Free Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Assistance

How Will You Serve?

As an "Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist" you will 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.

• 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

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree required
• Current limited or licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Maryland.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification is required.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

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