University of Maryland Medical System · 1 hour ago
Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system providing a wide range of medical services. They are seeking a Clinical Fellow in Speech Language Pathology to deliver therapy services, assess patient needs, and develop treatment plans under supervision.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Completes all requirements of the fellowship program including participating in all educational and programmatic activities and developing and maintaining a personal program of self-study and professional growth under the guidance of residency team members
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
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
Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in speech language pathology
Limited speech pathology license in the state of Maryland
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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 others
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
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
Hank Franey
Executive Vice President and CFO
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