The Department of Neurology is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Johns Hopkins Center for ALS Specialty Care. The Center for ALS Specialty Care is a multidisciplinary care team, where a neurologist, nurse practitioner, palliative care specialist, physical and occupational therapists, research coordinator, respiratory therapist, dietician, ALS Association social worker and assistive technologist as well as other support staff work together to care for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The goal of our team is to improve the quality of life for ALS patients, families and care partners. Each of our team members exhibits a different area of expertise to guide patients through challenges faced by those affected with this disease.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will play an important part in helping patients maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech therapy evaluations including review of pertinent history information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations.

• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short-term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities, therapeutic interventions, clinical and technical guidelines.

• Explain evaluation findings and treatment plans to patients and families and incorporate the patient and family in the goals setting.

• Refer patients for follow-through programs as needed.

• Communicate patient progress or problems to team members.

• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.

• Participate as requested in program planning and protocol development and assist the team in meeting established goals.

• Consult with other healthcare professionals as indicated.

• Demonstrate interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and deliver excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Level or equivalent graduate degree in Speech Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA certification, and eligibility for Maryland state licensure and neuroimaging experience are preferred.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is desirable but not required.

• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech-language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.

• Current CPR certification.

Classified Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $28.30 - $49.53 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Part-time

Schedule: M-F; 20 hrs/week

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.