Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Waldorf, MD
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Waldorf, MD · 13-week hospital contract · Current SLP certification and acute care experience required. Join our hospital team to provide expert speech therapy and dysphagia management in a fast-paced clinical setting near Washington, D.C.

About the Position

Provide high-quality speech-language pathology services in a hospital (acute care) setting in Waldorf, Maryland (zip 20602). This travel SLP job offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and deliver speech therapy, swallowing (dysphagia) treatment, and cognitive-communication care. Ideal for clinicians seeking travel SLP jobs, acute care SLP roles, or hospital speech therapy positions in Maryland.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220 - $2,380
• Location: Waldorf, MD (20602) — Southern Maryland travel SLP opportunity
• Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 4, 2026
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8-hour days)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 per week
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract – SLP travel job

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital or acute care setting (acute care SLP experience preferred)
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Experience with neurogenic conditions, neurodevelopmental treatment, developmental disabilities, or rehab management is a plus
• Maryland licensure or eligibility preferred for faster start (ability to obtain state licensure encouraged)

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in hospital patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and evidence-based speech therapy interventions
• Provide bedside evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and recommendations for diet modifications and safe swallowing
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient progress, maintain accurate medical records, and complete timely clinical documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning and patient care coordination

Why Join This Travel SLP Opportunity

• Work in a hospital setting delivering impactful speech therapy and dysphagia care
• Experience a vibrant Southern Maryland community with easy access to Washington, D.C.
• Competitive weekly pay and structured 13-week contract

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Waldorf, MD. For questions or to submit your resume, contact our recruiter and take the next step in your SLP travel career. Join our healthcare team today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.