Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Heritage•Rock Hall, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time W-2 position in a school setting in Rock Hall, Maryland. The role provides speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to children ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical-based disorders. The therapist plans and administers evaluations, develops and implements treatment plans, conducts consultations and screenings, educates parents, and promotes patients’ overall health. The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents. Flexibility with scheduled hours is required as the company grows. The therapist maintains clinical and administrative records, documents patient progress and treatment accurately and promptly, records charges daily, and protects patient confidentiality. The role also includes supervising SLPAs and Clinical Fellows in accordance with state requirements, supporting continuity of care after discharge through home exercise programs and follow-up recommendations, and following applicable state practice acts, codes, and regulations. Additional duties include responding appropriately to urgent or emergent situations, maintaining work and treatment areas, coordinating scheduling through the front desk, attending meetings as requested, and performing other assigned duties. The position is minimally physical and involves light lifting and setup for training events, facility upkeep, and use of computers and electronic devices. Reliable transportation or the ability to use public transportation is required, as the therapist must be willing and able to travel between job sites. HealthPro Pediatrics describes a collaborative, purpose-driven pediatric environment with mentorship, professional growth, and leadership opportunities across its ABA, outpatient pediatrics, early intervention, and school-based therapy services.

Requirements

Graduate from an ASHA-accredited Speech Therapy program.
Current state Speech Therapist license.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA when applicable.
Current CPR certification.
Efficient problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and time-management skills.
Keep the best interests of the client and family at the forefront of activities.
Collaborative nature and allegiance to the organization’s mission, values, and vision.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in pediatric speech therapy.
Ability to evaluate a patient’s speech therapy needs and communicate those needs to the legal guardian and/or other appropriate parties involved in the patient’s care.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
Thorough knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
Working knowledge of computer programs, including EMRs.
Ability to perform light lifting and training-event setup, contribute to facility upkeep, and use computers and electronic devices.
Reliable transportation or public transportation savvy, and willingness and ability to travel between job sites.

Responsibilities

Provide speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to pediatric patients ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical-based disorders.
Plan and administer evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results, and provide skilled speech therapy in accordance with physician orders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, parents, and other professionals to provide holistic care.
Supervise SLPAs and Clinical Fellows in accordance with state requirements.
Promote continuity of care after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, and recommending or providing assistive equipment and follow-up programs.
Promptly and thoroughly document patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, progress, and discharge summaries; maintain accurate clinical and administrative records confidentially.
Record treatment charges daily and complete documentation accurately and on time.
Comply with applicable state Speech Therapy Practice Acts, codes, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations according to protocols.
Maintain clean work and treatment areas, request needed supplies, and contribute to facility upkeep.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct, and effective working relationships with coworkers and other professionals.
Keep regular clinic hours as approved by the Manager and direct patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator.
Attend meetings as requested and perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between job sites as needed.