Job Description
LifeBridge Health is seeking a PRN Speech Pathologist to provide high-quality evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. In this flexible, per diem role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. You will document care in the electronic health record, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. This position supports a culture of compassionate care, innovation, and continuous professional growth within a leading Maryland healthcare organization.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for diverse patient populations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient goals
- Provide direct speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members on patient care plans
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and home exercises
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in the electronic health record
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Supervise or mentor students or new clinicians as appropriate
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, ethical, and Life
- Bridge Health practice standards
- Engage in continuing education and professional development activities
Required Skills
- Speech and language assessment
- Swallowing (dysphagia) evaluation and treatment
- Treatment planning and documentation
- Use of standardized assessment tools
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Voice and cognitive-communication therapy
- Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis
- Regulatory and documentation compliance
