This is a pipeline requisition. Qualified candidates will be contacted at a later date.
MD, VA, DC Locations.
Responsible for evaluating speech/language of children and providing remediation for children with communication disorders.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience: 0 to 2 years of related experience (Required)
Required Licenses: Speech-Language Pathologist (Required), Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure or CF eligible (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Demonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process.
- Shows knowledge of counseling techniques.
- Shows empathy and caring.
- Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application.
- Demonstrates knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity.
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Evaluations
- Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.
- Use appropriate protocol for age and disorder, complete protocol in a timely fashion.
- Show skills for a variety of disorders and test instruments.
- Use knowledge of cultural linguistic features appropriately in the diagnostic process.
- Use translators when appropriate; demonstrate use of appropriate language when necessary.
- Adapt procedures for specialized disorders (e.g., stuttering, alternative/augmentative communication, bilingual).
Schedules/Self-Management
- Take initiative to maintain schedule.
- Show flexibility with schedule changes.
- Plan ahead for changes to schedule.
- Meet department standards for patient contact hours.
Test Results/Clinical Reports
- Report test results accurately using appropriate format.
Remediation Services
- Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.
- Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.
- Prepare therapy progress reports, discharge summary and insurance requests based upon documented child performance within timeframe.
- Show productivity in patient progress.
- Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.
Organizational Accountabilities-Staff
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ethnic differences.
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
- Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
- Be receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently.
- Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Full-Time Salary Range: $69,659.2 - $116,084.8
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010
Job: Allied Health
Organization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: 40 hours
Job Posting: Jul 23, 2024, 3:52:54 PM
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