Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Randallstown, Maryland
Northwest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: Randallstown, Maryland
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Requirements

• Licensure & Certification:

  • SLP-CCC required
  • Maryland License required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
  • MBSlmP (Maryland Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) license required

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in specialty required
  • Acute Care experience required
  • Experience with Cerner electronic health record system preferred

• Schedule:

  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • One weekend day per week

• Prior Travel Experience:

  • Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must have a background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification
  • International background checks if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

• Health & Immunizations:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • Immunizations:

    • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (with boosters if negative)
    • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
    • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (with boosters if negative)
    • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

• Certifications & Competencies:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, CPI certifications as applicable (verify per unit requirements)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required if applicable (Relias or Prophecy platform only)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required; must be current and completed as specified

• Facility-Specific Requirements:

  • Badge photo required
  • Parking registration form completion
  • Consent to release information form prior to start
  • ReadySet account setup and health assessment completion before start
  • Attendance, floating, and time & attendance policies must be reviewed and signed

• Other Documentation:

  • Employment application required
  • Work history verification for 2 employers within last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references acceptable)
  • Unit-specific skills checklist required

Notes

• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite; if failed, PAPR training provided
• Drug screen must exclude Marijuana/THC
• Stroke CEUs must be stroke-related and updated annually; NIH Stroke Scale counts toward hours if completed within the year
• Trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work, usually at extension; must be trauma-related and renewed annually
• EKG exam attempts limited; remediation required after failed attempts with potential cancellation if not passed
• References required by some agencies but not by the facility; 2 professional references within 2 years preferred

This position is ideal for experienced Speech-Language Pathologists with acute care experience looking for a travel contract in Maryland with a defined schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.