Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC • Rock Hall, MD

7d • $50 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics, a division of HealthPro Heritage, is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time school-based position 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, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education to promote patients’ overall health and care outcomes.

The position works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that may include physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents. It includes supervising Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Clinical Fellows as required by state regulations, maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records, and supporting continuity of care through home exercise programs and follow-up recommendations. Flexibility with scheduled hours is required as the company grows.

The role is minimally physical, with light lifting and event setup, facility upkeep, and computer or electronic-device use. Travel between job sites is required; candidates must have reliable transportation or be able to use public transportation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ASHA-accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Current state Speech Therapist license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA when applicable.
• Efficient problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and time-management skills.
• Keep the best interests of the client and family at the forefront of all 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 appropriate parties involved in the patient’s care.
• Strong written and verbal communication, 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 and electronic medical records.
• Reliable transportation or ability to use public transportation, 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 in a school setting.
• Plan and administer evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education.
• Provide skilled speech therapy treatment in accordance with physician orders, using evaluation and test results to assess patient needs.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Clinical Fellows in accordance with state requirements.
• Promote continuity of therapeutic care after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, and recommending or providing assistive equipment and follow-up programs.
• Document and maintain accurate clinical and administrative records, including patient limitations, interventions, treatment responses, progress, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and complete treatment charges and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Comply with applicable state Speech Therapy Practice Acts, codes, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations according to protocols.
• Maintain clean work and treatment areas, request needed supplies, and contribute to facility upkeep.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct, and establish effective working relationships with colleagues and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Keep regular clinic hours as approved by the Manager, direct patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator, and attend meetings as requested.
• Travel between different job sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for leadership across ABA, Outpatient Pediatrics, Early Intervention, and School-Based therapy services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time