About Us
The world's premier healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with care and research focused on pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system
Located in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., region, Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of tens of thousands of children, adolescents and adults with neurological, rehabilitative or developmental needs through inpatient and day hospital programs, outpatient clinics, home and community services, education, and research.
Our Values
We value each individual. We are teams of compassionate, dedicated and skilled clinicians, scientists, educators, staff members, advocates and trainees, working in partnership with patients, students, families and community members to advance our mission. Our approach is person- and family-centered, and culturally congruent to ensure that all those we serve have access to the resources they need—clinical care, research, education, community programs, advocacy and training—to live fully inclusive, valued and meaningful lives.
What Sets Us Apart
- Mission-driven focus
- Supportive Work Culture
- Small family feel
- Patient-centered care
- Collaborative work environment
- Student centered learning
- Innovative research studies
- Opportunities to learn
- Opportunities to lead
- Opportunities to make a difference
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or apply to jobs or who needs special assistance or an accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources department at 443-923-5800.
For TTY users 443-923-2645 or call via Maryland relay 711.
*Current Kennedy Krieger Employees must complete our Internal Application Process that can be accessed through the Institute's Intranet site.
Forbes Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Maryland's Best Employers for Second Year in a Row
Kennedy Krieger Institute, a globally recognized organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with, or at risk for, disorders and injuries of the nervous system, has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers in Maryland for 2025. This is the second year in a row that the Institute has received this honor, which is awarded to companies with more than 500 employees and is based on survey results.