Speech and Language Pathologist: Specialized Transition Program/Neurorehabilitation Day Hospital
About The Position
Kennedy Krieger Institute is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist I for its Specialized Transition Program/Neurorehabilitation Program, a comprehensive neurorehabilitation day hospital offering intensive, coordinated rehabilitation services to children and young adults with neurological, orthopedic and other complex rehabilitation needs. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team and provides individualized, evidence-based care focused on communication, cognition, learning and functional independence. The program serves patients ages 2–23. Patients receive individualized rehabilitation plans addressing communication, cognition, physical function, medical and equipment needs, and activities of daily living. The program aims to improve quality of life, independent functioning and participation in daily activities, supporting successful transitions back to school, home and community life. The SLP I is described in Kennedy Krieger’s internal career pathway as an early-career professional who has completed a Clinical Fellowship, obtained ASHA certification, and is continuing to develop professional experience and proficiency in the field and program area.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related qualifying field.
- Completion of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship Year.
- Current full licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist through the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through ASHA.
- CPR certification within three months of training or date of hire.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in pediatric neurorehabilitation.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued professional growth.
- Ability to partner effectively with patients, families and professionals from multiple disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training, coursework or experience with complex pediatric speech and language disorders.
- Additional training, coursework or experience with complex pediatric cognitive-communication disorders.
- Additional training, coursework or experience with complex pediatric oral motor disorders.
- Additional training, coursework or experience with complex pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and evidence-based intervention.
- Assess and treat speech, language, literacy, cognition and learning, oral motor skills, and feeding and swallowing.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating each patient’s and family’s needs, interests and goals.
- Collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Participate in team conferences, care coordination and professional development activities.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and provide case management.
- Help patients build functional communication and cognitive skills for participation in everyday environments.
- Participate in interdisciplinary and department-based training and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
