Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Hagerstown, MD
HonorVet Technologies
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (08:00 – 18:30)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide speech-language pathology services in an adult acute care hospital setting using independent judgment and evidence-based practice

• Evaluate, assess, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders

• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and manage dysphagia care plans

• Conduct and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies; FEES experience preferred

• Implement compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing protocols

• Treat patients with complex medical conditions including CVA, TBI, degenerative diseases, dysarthria, dysphagia, tracheostomy, and ventilator dependence

• Document evaluations, reassessments, plans of care, and discharge summaries in Epic EMR

• Maintain productivity standards of one billable patient per hour

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety strategies

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

• Supervise students when assigned and participate in departmental initiatives

• Participate in on-call rotation and provide limited weekend coverage as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of speech-language pathology experience (1 year may be considered based on experience)

• Acute care hospital experience required

• Active state Speech-Language Pathologist license (pending acceptable)

• CCC-SLP certification

• Epic EMR experience required

• Experience with adult patient populations

• Strong clinical skills in dysphagia management and acute care evaluations

• Ability to manage a 1:1 patient ratio and prioritize care effectively

• Willingness to take call and work occasional weekend shifts

• Travel experience required