About this role
Job Requirements
• 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 policies and/or organizational 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Experience
• 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.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: •Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate •Other Compensation (if applicable): NA •Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Benefits Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: •Pay Range: $51.50 Flat Rate •Other Compensation (if applicable): NA •Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide