Speech Therapist; Per Diem

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.U.S. News & World Reporthas just released the  ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as aBest Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving High Performing designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designationU.S. News & World Reportbestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.

GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiologys National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.
* GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions byU.S. News & World Report,which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.

Childrens National Hospital, GW Hospitals NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology byU.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recentU.S. News & World Reportrecognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Relocation bonus available (if aplicable)

Job Summary

Fulfills the needs of patients, families and community by providing Speech-Language Pathology services in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

Education/Qualification
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred

Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About GW Hospital: The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients from residents to our nations leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.

This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, womens health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nations capital.

The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

About Universal Health Services

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