Speech-Language Pathologist Inpatient Rehab
Gwynn Oak, MD
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend required
Holiday Requirement: Required as scheduled
Floating: Not required
On-Call: Not required

Job Description

• Provide speech therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Preferred experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) care.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in Maryland.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance required.
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required (must be current within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • TB test or chest X-ray per protocol.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable).
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption for the 2025-26 season.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start.
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign facility-specific confidentiality agreements and job descriptions prior to start.
• Passport-style photo required for badge.
• Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required as applicable.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams and other competency assessments may be required depending on profession.
• Candidates must comply with facility dress code and other policies.

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with every third weekend and holiday coverage, ideal for SLPs with inpatient rehab experience seeking a travel contract opportunity.