PRN Speech and Language Pathologist

1 month ago
MarylandPer Diem / PRNPathology

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mercy Medical Center as a PRN Speech and Language Pathologist in United States. Summary Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Speech Therapist! Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025.

Key Responsibilities

  • related needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

  • Education and Work Experience: Must possess a high school diploma or GED Masters in Speech/Language Pathology Must possess adequate professional affiliation requirements for entry level of employment.
  • Prefer 1+ years experience in acute care or medical setting.
  • License Requirements: Valid Maryland license to practice speech/language pathology.
  • Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mercy Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyDiagnostic ServicesRehabilitation ServicesCommunication AssessmentSwallowing AssessmentActivities Of Daily LivingGrowth And Development PrinciplesPatient AssessmentIndividualized Care PlanningComputer ProficiencyTechnical AptitudeEpicPerformance ManagerNetLearningIndependent Decision MakingEffective Communication
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Speech and Language Pathologist at Mercy Medical Center a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

This Pathology position at Mercy Medical Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Diagnostic Services, Rehabilitation Services, Communication Assessment, Swallowing Assessment, Activities Of Daily Living, Growth And Development Principles, Patient Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Therapist Temp Pool provides diagnostic and rehabilitation services to help patients regain optimal communication and/or swallowing ability for safe, functional participation in daily living activities. This role requires demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles approp...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Mercy Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Baltimore, MD
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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