Speech Language Pathologist I

Delivers speech therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.

· Performs speech therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Board of Speech: Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures. 

· Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients diagnosed as needing speech, language, or hearing interventions. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.

· Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

· Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.

· Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.

· Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.

· Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.

· 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 therapy services.

· Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Education: Master’s degree in speech language pathology.
•  Experience: Successful completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Licensure/Certifications:
•  Full speech pathology license in the state of Maryland
•  Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.
•  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct oth
• ers.Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
•  Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.