Speech Language Pathologist - as needed

Empowering patients. Enriching lives. Elevating health.

At Meritus Health, our mission is simple: to improve the health of our
community. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence,
Collaboration, and Innovation, we provide exceptional care that puts patients
first. If you share our passion for helping others live their healthiest lives,
we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to our Inpatient Rehab team.

Your Impact

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills that transform daily living. You’ll work with patients from newborn through geriatric stages, providing evidence-based care and personalized support in a compassionate, collaborative environment.

About Our Inpatient Rehab Unit

Our 24-bed unit specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and other complex diagnoses. We focus on helping patients achieve maximum independence before returning home or moving to the next stage of care — always with compassion and excellence at the core of what we do.

What You’ll Do

* Conduct comprehensive assessments for speech, language, cognitive, and
swallowing disorders.

* Create and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with patient
goals and evidence-based best practices.

* Educate patients and families, empowering them to continue progress beyond
the hospital.

* Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team — including PT, OT, nursing, and
physicians — to ensure coordinated care.

* Document progress accurately and timely per licensure and department
standards.

* Provide guidance and mentorship to students, aides, and volunteers.

* Support Meritus Health’s mission and uphold our values in every patient
interaction.

Why Meritus?

* A culture built on Compassion and Collaboration where every team member’s
contribution matters.

* Opportunities for professional growth through continuing education and
leadership development.

* The ability to make a tangible difference in patient lives every single day.

Qualifications

* Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

* Maryland SLP license (or temporary license eligibility) and current BLS
certification.

* Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.

* Commitment to our mission of improving community health and living our values
in action.

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.