What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Speech and Language Pathologist position at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD?
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. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.
Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist Temp Pool provides diagnostic and rehab services aimed at assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of communication and/or swallowing ability in order to allow safe, functional participation in activities of daily living. This staff member demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served within our department. This staff member must evidence the ability to apply these principles in assessing and interpreting patient information and planning and implementing individualized care based upon the age-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.
Certification Requirements
CPR
Age Specific Care Provided For
Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics
Other Requirements
Must be able to type 30 WPM
Must be able to adhere to all MMC infection control policies and procedures as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910-1030.
Must be able to attend continuing education programs annually to meet licensing requirements.
Must be able to communicate and or process the knowledge, skills or abilities to affectively interact with specific ages of patients served.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
Epic (if applicable to position)
Performance Manager/NetLearning
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients,
physicians, customers, and the general public.
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
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. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.
Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist Temp Pool provides diagnostic and rehab services aimed at assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of communication and/or swallowing ability in order to allow safe, functional participation in activities of daily living. This staff member demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served within our department. This staff member must evidence the ability to apply these principles in assessing and interpreting patient information and planning and implementing individualized care based upon the age-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.
Certification Requirements
CPR
Age Specific Care Provided For
Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics
Other Requirements
Must be able to type 30 WPM
Must be able to adhere to all MMC infection control policies and procedures as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910-1030.
Must be able to attend continuing education programs annually to meet licensing requirements.
Must be able to communicate and or process the knowledge, skills or abilities to affectively interact with specific ages of patients served.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
Epic (if applicable to position)
Performance Manager/NetLearning
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients,
physicians, customers, and the general public.
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.