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