Kennedy Krieger Institute Hiring For Speech Language Pathologist II (Physical Therapy Department) at Columbia, MD  Full Time

Currently offering a $2,500 sign on incentive for full time licensed Speech Language Pathologists.

In person (center- and home-based)

Telehealth available

The Speech Language Pathologist II will provide direct patient care for assessing and treating communication (i.e., speech/language), oral motor and feeding/swallowing disorders: administering department and program functions; maintaining documentation relative to services offered: and participation in intra and interdisciplinary training programs.

Offer functional communication (i.e., speech/language), oral motor, and feeding/swallowing assessment, with consideration to patients’ and families’ needs and interests.
1. Develop and implement treatment programs focused on resolving an identified condition or diminishing its functional impact. With consideration given to patients’ and families’ needs and interests.
2. Supervise graduate students or clinical fellows (concordant with level of experience and expertise).
3. Assist senior level staff with one or more departmental and program functions (e.g., continuing education, program development, quality assurance activities).
4. Maintain documentation consistent with Institute and Department expectations for all activities, as well as guidelines by The Joint Commission, CARF, and ASHA.
5. Participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities relative to patient care (e.g., team conferences) and professional training (e.g., staff development activities).
6. Maintain appropriate professional affiliations for state and national licensure/certifications well as following standards set forth by the Institute and the Program.
7. Participate in departmental activities and outreach activities in the community (e.g., presentations, services on committees).

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, with related clinical requirements.
• Must possess and maintain full licensure from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Must possess and maintain Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years licensed clinical experience required (including CFY), with at least two years documented experience in area of specialty. Emphasis on pediatric communication and feeding/swallowing and oral motor disorders.
• Additional course work or training in pediatric feeding/swallowing or communication disorders beneficial.