**For this role we prefer experience- we cannot accommodate CFYs**

MedStar Health is looking for an SLP Clinician to join ourteam!We are looking for demonstrated knowledge of current SLP practice, the ability to identify and analyze problems and find solutions, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

The SLP Clinician in this position is a therapist who evaluates and treats patients based on current principles and practices of SLP. The SLP Clinician will assist with self-development, staff education, mentoring, orientation, and competency assessment. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards

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!

Primary Duties:

• Provides direct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice. Provides direct SLP treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions. 

• Collaborates with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress and other affiliated agencies. Actively participates in meetings, in-services, and rounds regarding patient care and/or departmental items.

• Instructs SLP interns and other students as indicated along with serving as a mentor for less experienced staff.

• Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities Participates in program development as assigned by SLP Clinical Leader

• Participates in at least 20 contact hours of continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency. Provides at least two-yearly in-services to staff and/or community for continuing education purposes. Adheres to all Department of Health and Joint Commission regulations regarding the physical environment and patient care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.

• 2 years of current clinical practice, education as defined in education requirement.

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of Columbia or qualified candidate for DC license as a Speech Language Pathology.