Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health
Owings Mills, Maryland
HomeCare Maryland

Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Provide skilled Speech Language Pathology services.
• Act as case manager for speech therapy-only cases.
• Develop individualized plans of care tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Recommend and teach augmentative alternative communication methods (e.g., automated devices, sign language).
• Teach patients to improve speech, voice, oral/written language skills, and swallowing safety.
• Maintain and update patient records to justify treatment costs for insurance.
• Conduct research related to speech disorders and develop diagnostic/treatment methods or devices.

Schedule & Productivity

• Part-time, ideally 3 days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (3 days, 8 hours each).
• Productivity expectations:

  • 6 points per day for 8-hour days.
  • 3 points per day for 4-hour days (if applicable).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a Home Care setting

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID carried during client service hours.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, motor vehicle, and FACIS Level 3.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be done onsite).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually (with provisions for past positives).
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella as required.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or documented declination (collected upon client request or per facility mandate).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption using facility-specific forms.
• Completion of contractor activation form for facility access.

References & Evaluations

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel/allied positions.
• Performance evaluations required if employed over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Must carry photo identification during client visits.
• Must comply with facility-specific COVID-19 policies including vaccination or exemption documentation.
• Auto insurance documentation required.

This position is ideal for a Speech Language Pathologist with home care experience seeking a part-time travel contract in Maryland.