Speech Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Waldorf Center • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients experiencing speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The role focuses on helping patients communicate effectively and manage swallowing safely following injury, illness, neurological conditions, or other medical complications. The SLP works with patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs and collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. The position requires strong clinical evaluation skills and the ability to develop individualized treatment plans that support recovery and improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the appropriate state.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders, cognitive-communication deficits, and dysphagia management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience documenting evaluations and therapy sessions within electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

• Certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology; this may be required depending on state regulations.
• Previous experience in a rehabilitation, hospital, or skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Help patients improve communication and safely manage swallowing functions.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to support recovery and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
• Document evaluations and therapy sessions in electronic medical record systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time