SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/AUDIOLOGIST IV (Repost)

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1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742

The SLP is responsible for providing skilled speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing therapy to patients on the High Intensity Medical (HIM), Comprehensive Care (CC) Programs and Brain Injury. Patients on HIM may be ventilator dependent, require frequent intervention, rehabilitation, or special isolation, along with any number of diagnoses and co-morbidities. Skilled SLP needs are wide-ranging. In addition, this SLP will be responsible for CC, assessing and treating residents’ acute needs, as well as developing programs designed to optimize residual cognitive and communication skills.

 Provides direct patient services, including diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and family education to facilitate maximum level of functioning. Manages a full caseload independently.

Education:   Set by the licensing requirements of the Maryland State of Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists.

Experience: Five years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist.

Note: 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 experience.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license from the Maryland State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

2. Employees in this classification must renew their license in accordance with Health Occupations Article, Title 2 Audiology or Title 19 Speech-Language Pathology of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification are required to possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.  A copy of the current certificate must accompany the application form.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.