Speech Pathologist for WMHC

The State of Maryland, through the Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC), is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive speech, language, swallowing, and hearing diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients at their facility. The selected contractor will work up to 20 hours per week in WMHC's Comprehensive Care Program, Specialty Hospital Medical Care Unit, and Brain Injury Program located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The contractor must possess a Maryland state license as a Speech Pathologist, current CPR certification, and comply with accreditation standards of the Joint Commission, CARF, and the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality. The contract period is for 16 weeks, and the contractor is required to provide coverage for any days off exceeding 3 days. The bidder must submit documentation of their qualifications, including a copy of their license and degree, CPR certification, immunization records, and at least 2 professional references. Pricing will be based on an hourly rate for speech therapy services and attendance at interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.

The contract is funded by WMHC, which accepts payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers. The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement has a not-to-exceed compensation amount of $50,000.