Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist Opportunities

HealthPRO Pediatrics is hiring for TWO Speech-Language Pathologist opportunities in Leonardtown, Maryland.

We have one full-time school-based opening and one part-time Early Intervention opening. Both positions offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a supportive team.

FULL-TIME SCHOOL-BASED SLP

Full-Time, W-2 position

$50$54/hour for all worked time, including direct services and administrative/non-billable work

Serves 1 elementary school and 1 middle school

Approximately 40 students

School-based schedule

Start ASAP

School-based hours designed to support work-life balance

PART-TIME EARLY INTERVENTION SLP

Part-Time, W-2 position

$50$54/hour

23 days per week

Early Intervention setting

Work with infants and toddlers

Start ASAP

Flexible schedule

WHY JOIN HEALTHPRO PEDIATRICS?

MEANINGFUL WORK

Make a direct impact on children's communication, confidence, independence, and development.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Enjoy schedules designed to support your professional and personal life.

SUPPORTIVE TEAM

Work alongside experienced clinicians and education professionals in a collaborative environment.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Access continuing education support, clinical resources, and opportunities to grow your skills.

W-2 EMPLOYMENT

Enjoy the stability and support of W-2 employment, including taxes withheld from your paycheck.

ABOUT HEALTHPRO PEDIATRICS

HealthPRO Pediatrics, a division of HealthPRO Heritage, partners with schools and communities to provide high-quality therapy and educational services to children.

If you're an SLP looking for a full-time school-based opportunity or a part-time Early Intervention role, apply today to learn more about these opportunities in Leonardtown, MD.

Responsibilities

The speech therapist will provide speech/language/feeding & swallowing services to the pediatric population age 0-21 with developmental, neurological, and medical based disorders in a school setting. This position performs highly responsible work that will promote quality patient care and efficiency. The speech therapist is responsible for planning and administering evaluations, treatment plans, consults, screenings, parent education and promotes the overall health of the patient. The speech therapist will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents to provide holistic services. In addition, this position requires flexibility with scheduled hours as the company continues to thrive and grow.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides skilled speech therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
• Adheres to state requirements for supervision of SLPAs and Clinical Fellows to provide services with the highest care standards
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment/ follow up programs.
• Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
• Maintains patient records confidentially.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes documentation in accurate and timely manner.
• Complies with the applicable State Speech Therapy Practice Act, codes and regulations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Maintains clean work area, clean treatment rooms and requests needed supplies.
• Maintains professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and other professionals as it relates to collaboration of care for the patient.
• Keeps regular clinic hours as approved by Manager.
• Directs all patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, materials and equipment in pediatric speech therapy.
• Ability to evaluate a patient's speech therapy needs and communicate the patient's needs to the legal guardian and/or appropriate parties involved in the patient's care.
• Ability to communicate with a high degree of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD 10 coding procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer programs (EMRs)

Note: This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be assigned additional tasks by supervisors or managers based on organizational needs. Your performance will be evaluated based on the tasks outlined in this job description. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either party may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ASHA accredited Speech Therapy program
• Current State Speech Therapist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA when applicable
• Current CPR certification
• Efficient problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills and time management skills
• Must keep best interest of the client and family at the forefront of all activities
• Collaborative nature
• Allegiance to the mission, values, and vision of the organization

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.