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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/AUDIOLOGIST III

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST III

Recruitment #16-001030-0001

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHMH/Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide speech therapy services to residents of Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC), resulting in optimal communication, cognitive-language, and swallowing skills. This position will choose the appropriate formal or informal evaluation protocols to meet the communication and/or swallowing needs of the patient in order to best define the patient's current skills and chart the course of treatment to improve skills or implement strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists under the licensing requirements.

Experience: Three 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this class must possess a current license from the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists or the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. **A copy of your current licensure must be attached with your completed application.**

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

3. A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology or Audiology is required. A copy of the current certificate must accompany the application form (MS 100).

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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