PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Speech Language
Pathologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will 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 : USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, North Bethesda , PRN Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Washington, Maryland
