Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Heritage•Baltimore, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics is hiring a full-time, on-site, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Baltimore, Maryland. The role provides speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to children ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education, and promotes patients’ overall health. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that may include physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents. The schedule requires flexibility as the company grows. The position is a W-2 employee role, not an independent contractor position, with a listed pay range of $55–$60 per hour based on experience and a start date of August 2026. The role includes developing and carrying out skilled therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, documenting and maintaining clinical and administrative records, protecting patient confidentiality, and complying with applicable state practice requirements and regulations. The position also includes responsibilities related to supervision of SLPAs and Clinical Fellows, home exercise and follow-up programs, and communication with patients’ legal guardians and other care participants. Additional duties include responding appropriately to urgent or emergent situations according to protocols, maintaining clean work and treatment areas, maintaining professional conduct, coordinating patient scheduling through the front desk coordinator, attending meetings as requested, and performing other duties as assigned. HealthPRO Pediatrics describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with clinical and school-based team support and professional development opportunities.

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.
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 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.
Efficient problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and time-management skills.
Collaborative nature.
Keep the best interests of the client and family at the forefront of activities.
Allegiance to the organization's mission, values, and vision.

Responsibilities

Provide speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to pediatric patients ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical disorders in a school setting.
Plan and administer evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results and provide skilled speech therapy treatment in accordance with physician orders.
Follow state requirements for supervising SLPAs and Clinical Fellows.
Support continuation of therapeutic plans after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, and recommending or providing assistive equipment and follow-up programs.
Document and maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative records, including patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, progress, and discharge summaries.
Maintain patient confidentiality and record treatment charges daily.
Comply with the applicable State Speech Therapy Practice Act, codes, and regulations.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations according to protocols.
Maintain clean work and treatment areas and request needed supplies.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct and comply with company policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other professionals to collaborate on patient care.
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.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, parents, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.