PRN Speech Language Pathologist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Dearborn Heights
Posted on: February 19, 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, Canton , PRN Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Dearborn Heights, Michigan
