Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist I - Pipeline Requisition - (230003BC)
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 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.
- Show knowledge of counseling techniques - show empathy and caring.
- 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.
- 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.
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
May 9, 2024, 2:41:41 PM
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors).
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