Speech and Language I (School-Based) $2500 Sign-On

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist I 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; supervising maintaining documentation relative to services offered: and participation in intra and interdisciplinary training programs.  This assignment provides temporary, intermittent employment opportunities to supplement the Clinical Fellow training experience.

 

At the Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus High School, our mission is to empower students with diverse abilities to learn and develop lifelong skills while providing a safe and nurturing educational environment staffed by highly skilled, collaborative and dedicated professionals working in partnership with the home, workplace and community.Our 11-month program focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. In addition, instruction in art, music, physical education and fitness, health, life and social skills, career exploration and development and vocational skills round out the course of study.We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

 

 

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).

Maintain appropriate professional affiliations for state and national licensure/certifications well as following standards set forth by the Institute and the Program.

Participate in departmental activities and outreach activities in the community (e.g., presentations, services on committees).

Assist supervisor in setting and implementing goals for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• *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.

 

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, with related clinical requirements.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
• Eligible for Maryland State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.

 

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have completed at least six months of the Clinical Fellowship Year in speech -language pathology with experience in pediatric communication and feeding/swallowing and oral motor disorders.
• Additional course work or training in pediatric feeding/swallowing or communication disorders beneficial.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. Now offering a New Student Debt Relief Program!

 

EOE/M/F/D/V

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are ahealthcareinstitution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

Employment Type: OTHER