Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Lanham, Maryland
Childrens National Prince Georges County

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

Location

• Lanham, Maryland

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• No weekends or holidays required

Required Experience and Skills

• Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology experience is required
• Feeding and swallowing skills with pediatric patients are required

Required Qualifications and Certifications

• Valid Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland
• Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (1 year of experience)
• Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Feeding and swallowing skills

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 or equivalent mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers with lab values required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series and quantitative antibody titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap within 10 years)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules prior to start
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (recent, full face, plain background, no alterations)
• Two professional references dated within the past two years (preferably supervisors/managers)
• Employment application and skills checklist required before start
• Facility-specific training modules and acknowledgments as assigned

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No weekend or holiday shifts required

This position is ideal for a pediatric SLP with strong feeding and swallowing skills seeking a 13-week travel contract with day shifts and no weekend or holiday work.