Speech Language Pathologist - as needed

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Meritus Health, our mission is to improve the health of our community. We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehab team. This role is essential in helping patients regain communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills. You will work with patients from newborn through geriatric stages, providing evidence-based care and personalized support in a compassionate, collaborative environment. Our 24-bed unit specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and other complex diagnoses, focusing on helping patients achieve maximum independence.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Maryland SLP license (or temporary license eligibility) and current BLS certification.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to our mission of improving community health and living our values in action.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Create and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with patient goals and evidence-based best practices.
Educate patients and families, empowering them to continue progress beyond the hospital.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team — including PT, OT, nursing, and physicians — to ensure coordinated care.
Document progress accurately and timely per licensure and department standards.
Provide guidance and mentorship to students, aides, and volunteers.
Support Meritus Health’s mission and uphold our values in every patient interaction.