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Description
Help Patients Regain Their Voice—And So Much More
At Meritus Physical Therapy, we’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our growing interdisciplinary team. In our Neurology and Vestibular Clinic, our patients rely on us to help them communicate, swallow, and thrive—no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re ready to make a difference with the adult population, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the full continuum of conditions in the adult population. Your responsibilities will include:
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Performing comprehensive evaluations per licensure and department standards
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Designing and adapting individualized therapy plans based on patient assessments and evolving needs
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Implementing evidence-based speech, language, cognitive, voice, and feeding/swallowing interventions
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Preparing and maintaining clear, timely, and compliant documentation
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Applying critical thinking to all aspects of care, considering physiological, psychological, educational, fiscal, and socio-economic factors
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Recommending discharge plans, community resources, or follow-up care to ensure continuity and support
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Coordinating care with other healthcare disciplines
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Providing supervision and mentorship to therapy aides, students, observers, and volunteers
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Participating in department initiatives, quality improvement programs, and professional development activities
What You Bring
We’re seeking individuals who are passionate, collaborative, and clinically curious. Ideal candidates will have:
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Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program with a Master’s Degree
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State of Maryland SLP license or temporary license (pending board exam or reciprocity)
- Clinical experience beyond education is not required—new graduates are welcome and supported!
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Current BLS (CPR) certification in accordance with hospital policy
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Strong understanding of treatment interventions specific to Speech-Language Pathology
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Analytical thinking skills to assess, plan, deliver, and adapt treatment
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with patients, families, and team members
- Ability to perform the full scope of responsibilities after three months of onboarding
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCoverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
- Life Insurance & Disability CoverageIncludes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- 401(k) Retirement PlanBenefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
- Education Assistance & Tuition ReimbursementSupport for your continued learning and career growth.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Shift Differential PayTeam members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
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