Inpatient Rehab Speech-Language Pathologist — Growth & Impact

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for our Inpatient Rehab unit in Hagerstown, MD. You will assess and treat patients across the birth to geriatric spectrum, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.

Join a compassionate environment focused on evidence-based care, family education, and professional growth within a 24-bed rehab unit dedicated to complex diagnoses and maximum independence at discharge.

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.

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

Clinical communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Meritus Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for our Inpatient Rehab unit in Hagerstown, MD. You will assess and treat patients across the birth to geriatric spectrum, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.

Join a compassionate environment focused on evidence-based care, family education, and professional growth within a 24-bed rehab unit dedicated to complex diagnoses and maximum independence at discharge.