Speech Language Pathologist- Per Diem

As a Speech Language Pathologist at Howard University Hospital, you will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive disorders across the lifespan. This role prioritizes evaluations for patients admitted with CVA diagnoses and those requiring swallowing assessments. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe swallowing, functional communication, and improved patient outcomes.

Assess and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive disorders (adult and pediatric populations)

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals

Provide clinical information to physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support modifications to treatment plans

Maintain accurate and timely documentation including medical necessity, treatment plans, goals, and patient response

Perform bedside and instrumental swallowing evaluations (MBS/FEES) as appropriate

Participate in quality improvement activities, continuing education, and department in-services

Maintain required clinical competencies including DPNS, LSVT, e-stim, and PMSV use as applicable

Perform additional duties as assigned