SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/AUDIOLOGIST I

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MDH WESTERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER, HAGERSTOWN, MD

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position will be to work in the treatment of persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders, and is responsible for providing skilled speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing therapy to patients. Patients may be ventilator dependent, require frequent intervention, rehabilitation, or special isolation, along with any number of diagnoses and co-morbidities.

Education: A Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology or the equivalent from an accredited university or college.

Experience: None.

Notes: 1. The possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent is required by Health Occupations Article, Title 2 Audiology and Title 19 Speech-Language Pathology, of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates with the equivalent to a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology should include a transcript of the pertinent course work with their job application.  The Department of Budget and Management                will forward the information to the Maryland State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists for evaluation and approval.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Speech Pathologist and Audiologist classification or Speech Pathologist or Audiologist specialty codes in the Speech Pathology and Audiology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Candidates for positions in this classification must obtain a limited license, before permanent appointment, from the Maryland State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.