Speech and Language Pathologist: Specialized Transition Program/Neurorehabilitation Day Hospital

Overview

Help children and young adults regain the skills they need to return to school, home and community life.

Join the Specialized Transition Program/Neurorehabilitation Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute, a comprehensive neurorehabilitation day hospital providing intensive, coordinated rehabilitation services for children and young adults with neurological, orthopedic and other complex rehabilitation needs. 

As a Speech-Language Pathologist I, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team providing individualized, evidence-based care focused on communication, cognition, learning and functional independence.

Why the Specialized Transition Program?

STP provides an opportunity for SLPs to practice in a highly collaborative rehabilitation environment where therapy is integrated into each patient’s overall plan of care.

The program serves patients ages 2–23 with diagnoses and rehabilitation needs that may include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Acquired brain injury and other central nervous system injuries
• Stroke
• Spinal cord dysfunction
• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental disabilities
• Persistent pain and other health symptoms
• Rehabilitation following orthopedic procedures

Patients receive individualized rehabilitation plans, with therapy addressing communication, cognition, physical function, medical needs, equipment needs and activities of daily living. 

What You’ll Do

As an SLP I, you will:

• Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and evidence-based intervention.
• Assess and treat areas including speech, language, literacy, cognition/learning, oral motor skills, and feeding/swallowing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate the needs, interests and goals of each patient and family.
• Collaborate closely with families and an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Participate in team conferences, care coordination and professional development activities.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and case management.
• Help patients build functional communication and cognitive skills that support successful participation in their everyday environments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and department-based training and professional development.

Work With an Interdisciplinary Team

At STP, SLPs work alongside professionals including:

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Pediatric rehabilitation medical providers
• Neuropsychologists
• Nurses
• Special Educators
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Psychiatrists

Additional consultation may include neurology, orthopedics, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, behavioral psychology and nutrition. 

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or 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/date of hire.

Kennedy Krieger's internal SLP career pathway describes the SLP I as an early-career professional who has successfully completed the Clinical Fellowship, obtained the ASHA CCC, and is continuing to deepen their experience and proficiency within the profession and their specific program area.

Preferred

• Additional training, coursework or experience with complex pediatric:
  • Speech and language disorders
  • Cognitive-communication disorders
  • Oral motor disorders
  • Feeding and swallowing disorders

What Will Help You Thrive

We’re looking for an SLP who brings:

• A 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

Make an Impact at Kennedy Krieger

The Specialized Transition Program's goal is to help patients improve quality of life, independent functioning and participation in daily activities, with an emphasis on successful transition back to school, home and community life.

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