Speech Pathologist

The state of Maryland is seeking a speech pathologist to provide up to 20 hours per week of speech therapy services at the Western Maryland Hospital Center for a 16-week contract period. The selected speech pathologist will be responsible for patient evaluations, treatment planning, interdisciplinary team participation, and patient/family education. The qualified candidate must possess a valid Maryland state license, current CPR certification, and meet various health and security requirements established by the Center. The contract is expected to be for approximately 30-40 hours per week, and the contractor will be required to provide coverage for any absences exceeding 3 days. The contract pricing is based on an hourly rate, and the contractor must provide various documentation as part of the bid submission, including licenses, certifications, immunization records, and professional references. The bid is due by December 28, 2020.

The contracting opportunity is open to qualified speech pathologists, and the selected contractor will work on-site at the Western Maryland Hospital Center located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Funding for the contract will be provided through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, with fees based on a daily rate established by the State of Maryland. The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.