Inpatient Rehab Speech-Language Pathologist

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health in Maryland is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehab team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and address communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders across newborn to geriatric patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Collaborating with PT, OT and nursing, you’ll educate patients and families, document progress per licensure, mentor students and volunteers, and help patients regain independence

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Meritus Health in Maryland is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehab team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and address communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders across newborn to geriatric patients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Collaborating with PT, OT and nursing, you’ll educate patients and families, document progress per licensure, mentor students and volunteers, and help patients regain independence