Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow (Physical Therapy Department)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Columbia, MD

6d • $70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Want to apply all your clinical knowledge to a neurodiverse caseload in a supportive environment? Join our dynamic outpatient speech-language team serving toddlers to young adults with communication, executive functioning, and feeding needs. Using a strengths-based approach, learn to concisely capture complex communication profiles in documentation. Use evidence-based treatment for meaningful and functional patient outcomes. Experience the benefits of interdisciplinary patient care firsthand through our unique CF experience!

Requirements

• Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI. Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
• Must possess and maintain Speech-Language Pathologist – Limited License through the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists.
• Must follow American Speech-Language and Audiology (ASHA) guidelines for completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Successful completion of a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, with related clinical requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Additional course work or training in pediatric feeding/swallowing or communication disorders is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Offer functional communication (i.e., speech/language), oral motor, and feeding/swallowing assessment, with consideration to patients’ and families’ needs and interests.
• 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.
• Assist senior level staff with one or more departmental and program functions (e.g., continuing education, program development, quality assurance activities).
• Maintain documentation consistent with Institute and Department expectations for all activities, as well as guidelines by The Joint Commission, CARF, and ASHA.
• Participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities relative to patient care (e.g., team conferences) and professional training (e.g., staff development activities).
• Participate in departmental activities and outreach activities in the community (e.g., presentations, services on committees).

Benefits

• Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies!
• In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
• EOE/M/F/D/V

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level