Speech Language Pathologist- Acute Care

Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (JHH)

Job duties:

The Speech-Language Pathologist works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient Manager.

The SLP:

• objective evaluation techniques to assess the Speech, Language, Cognitive, Voice, and Swallowing limitations to patients who have developmental, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and otolaryngology disabilities.
• Prescribes and implements a treatment program which is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function.
• Rotates through assigned areas of the department or may have the opportunity to focus on one service area
• Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Promotes improvement in service, department, and hospital systems to benefit patient care.
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the Hospital at the site of care.
• Mentors others to promote quality and excellence of care.

Job Status:

Full-time, Day Shift, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, weekend work is required (one to three weekend days a month)

Work Location/Department/Unit:

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship.
• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited academic program required.

License/Certification:

• Current Maryland state licensure as Speech Pathologist and ASHA certification required.
• CPR required

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.