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Baltimore, Maryland

Speech and Language Pathologist: Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI): Baltimore-Ashland Building Location. Full-time and Must

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$108k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Kennedy Krieger Institute as a Speech-Language Pathologist II – Pediatric Autism Services in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The Speech-Language Pathologist II is an experienced clinician who provides direct patient/student care for assessing and treating communication (i. e.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $83,949 - $108,245
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kennedy Krieger Institute as a Speech-Language Pathologist II – Pediatric Autism Services.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and intervention programs for pediatric patients with communication, cognitive, and feeding disorders. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to ensure a continuum of care while maintaining clinical documentation and providing leadership in departmental activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in communication disorders and possess full licensure from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists. A minimum of three years of licensed clinical experience with an emphasis on pediatric communication disorders is required, along with ASHA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyCase managementOral motor therapyFeeding and swallowing disordersEvidence-based practiceClinical mentorshipIndividualized Education Plan (IEP)Interdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvementPatient care

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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