Speech and Language Pathologist III: Clinical Research Hiring Incentive

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

3d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist III: Clinical Research is a clinical specialist who provides direct patient/student care for assessing and treating communication (i.e., speech, language, literacy), cognitive/learning, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing disorders. This position will provide speech-language pathology (SLP) services in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and their program-specific function, maintain documentation related to services offered, and participate in intra- and interdisciplinary training programs. (e.g., school-based positions: services are implemented as detailed in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student). The incumbent will provide leadership specific to their documented area of specialization, including but not limited to clinical training activities, development of evidence-based evaluation and service delivery models, participation in clinical outcome activities, review and interpretation of literature, and dissemination of findings through formal and informal presentations. This SLP III position will actively participate in clinical research activities. As such, either a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) or PhD (or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology (or related area) is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain full licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & SpeechLanguage Pathologists.
• Must possess and maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification within three months of training/date of hire.
• For school positions: Must achieve and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training certification at the appropriate level and according to the timeline established within departmental policy. Opportunities for training will be provided by the department.
• Must have approved, documented evidence of an advanced proficiency in an area of clinical/research specialization that adds considerable value to patient care, departmental or programmatic function, or to the discipline itself.
• Master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology required.
• A minimum of four years licensed clinical experience (including the clinical fellowship year), with at least three years in a focused specialty area, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) or PhD (or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology (or related area) preferred for research-focused roles.
• Additional experience or coursework in clinical leadership or program/project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and departmental quality standards, soliciting and incorporating the needs, interests, and objectives of the patient/student (as appropriate) and family.
• Collaborate with the family, medical and clinical providers, school/educational personnel, and other clinical or educational care team members, to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimization of services. All interactions are non-judgmental and based upon mutual respect.
• Maintain documentation and complete case management activities consistent with Institute and Department expectations, as well as guidelines and requirements from The Joint Commission (JC), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and/or the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities related to patient/student care (e.g., team conferences; student conferences – school team) and professional training (e.g., staff development activities).
• Within specialty area, administer one or more departmental and/or program functions (e.g., program development, service delivery model expansion, quality assurance activities, clinical outcomes measurement, training program, etc.), and coordinate with related clinical specialists to direct other staff participation in that activity/function.
• Research, review, and interpret literature related to the specialty area and disseminate that knowledge to internal and external audiences through formal and informal presentations and training.
• Participate in departmental activities and outreach activities in the community, including specialty consumer and professional organizations (e.g., presentations, service on committees).
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in systematic, professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the Department and Institute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees