Job Information
Kennedy Krieger Institute Speech Language Pathologist II (Outpatient Patuxent Woods Columbia Department) in Columbia, Maryland
Overview
About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of children, adolescents, and adults with neurological, developmental, and medically complex conditions. We are committed to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and professional training, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist II provides direct patient care in the assessment and treatment of communication (speech and language), oral motor, and feeding/swallowing disorders. This role serves primarily pediatric and adolescent populations, with select adult patients on a case-by-case basis.
The Speech Language Pathologist II collaborates within interdisciplinary teams, maintains regulatory-compliant clinical documentation, supports program development activities, and contributes to the training and supervision of graduate students or clinical fellows.
Essential Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing disorders
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to patient and family needs
Deliver direct clinical services to neonate, pediatric, and adolescent patients, with limited adult populations as appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with:
Kennedy Krieger Institute standards
Joint Commission, CARF, and ASHA requirements
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning
Supervise and mentor speech-language pathology graduate students and/or clinical fellows, consistent with experience and licensure
Support departmental initiatives such as continuing education, quality improvement, and program development
Maintain active professional licensure, certifications, and affiliations at the state and national level
Participate in departmental, Institute-wide, and community outreach activities as needed
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
Full and current licensure from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
Minimum of three (3) years of licensed clinical experience (including CFY), with:
At least two (2) years of documented experience in area of specialty
Minimum pay range
USD $83,949.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $108,245.00/Yr.
Vacancy ID 12539
Pos. Category Rehabilitative Therapy - Speech Language Pathology
Job Location : Street 9730 Patuxent Woods Drive
# of Hours 40.00
Job Locations US-MD-Columbia
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department : Name Physical Therapy
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet