Speech Language Pathologist
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Annandale
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position MedStar Health i s looking for a
Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Wa shington
Hospital Center ! As a Speech Language Pathologist , you wi ll
provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech-language
and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurogenic or surgical
etiologies. Develops appropriate therapy modalities based on
severity, determines the best methods, and a point at which therapy
can be discontinued . 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 comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with
speech, language and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck
cancer patients. Establishes treatment goals and develops
therapeutic programs. Makes determinations as to whether patient
may continue eating orally, or if an alternate peripheral
nutritional method is required . Provides esophageal voice
training, tracheoesophageal voice training, and training in
prosthetic devices. Conducts and interprets video fluorography.
Conducts invasive tracheoesophageal puncture evaluations.
Summarizes test results and prognostic evidence. Completes progress
notes and related documentation in medical records and responds to
referral source(s). Maintains statistical data as required by
department . Determines appropriate period when therapy can be
discontinued based on patient's performance and progress. Arranges
for follow-up care as required . Performs hearing screening as
required . Completes all required documentation for patient
billing. Participates in interdepartmental rehabilitation team
meetings, discharge rounds and family conferences. Presents
speech-language in-services to nursing staff, Rehabilitation
Department, and medical residents as assigned. Provides guidance to
and may serve as a professional resource for graduate students
completing a clinical practicum. Maintains current knowledge of
trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books ,
journals, and other literature, and by attending related seminars
and conferences. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech-Language
Pathology. 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related
experience. ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association.
SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the District of
Columbia within 90 Days. This position has a hiring range of
$72,758 - $130,041
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, North Bethesda , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Annandale, Maryland