Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Leonardtown, MD

5d•$50 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics is hiring a full-time, onsite Speech Language Pathologist for a school setting in Leonardtown, Maryland. The position provides speech, language, feeding, and swallowing services to children ages 0–21 with developmental, neurological, and medical-based disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist plans and administers evaluations, treatment plans, consultations, screenings, and parent education, while promoting patients’ overall health and quality of care. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that may include physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents. Flexibility with scheduled hours is required as the company grows. The position also involves clinical documentation and recordkeeping, maintaining patient confidentiality, supporting continuity of therapeutic plans after discharge, and complying with applicable state practice requirements. HealthPro Pediatrics describes its environment as collaborative, purpose-driven, and supportive of mentorship, professional growth, and leadership 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 patients’ speech therapy needs and communicate those needs to legal guardians and other appropriate parties involved in 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 and strong 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.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled speech therapy treatment in accordance with physician orders and assessments and interpretation of evaluation and test results.
Follow state requirements for supervising Speech-Language Pathology Assistants 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.
Promptly and thoroughly document and maintain clinical and administrative records, including patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, progress, and discharge summaries.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Record treatment charges daily and complete documentation accurately and on time.
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 involved in 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 assigned duties.