Children's National Medical Center
Speech Language Pathologist II
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job DescriptionDescriptionUnder the direction of the Speech Director/Division Chair, the Speech-Language Pathologist II will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.QualificationsQualifications
Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience4 years .
Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process. Shows knowledge of counseling techniques. Shows empathy and caring. Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application. Demonstrates knowledge of clutural and linguistic diversity. Must be available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities. Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians.
Required Licenses and CertificationsSpeech-Language Pathologist Speech-Language PathologistMust be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure .
Functional AccountabilitiesPatient EvaluationEvaluate 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., sutttering, alternative/augmentative communication, bilingual, etc.).Schedules/Self-ManagementTake initiative to maintain schedule.Show flexibility with schedule changes.Plan ahead for changes to schedule.Meet department standards for patient contact hoursTest Results/Clinical ReportsReport test results accurately using appropriate format.Remediation ServicesDeliver 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 caringRecognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.
Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location
Primary Location
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District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010Job
Job
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Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization
Organization
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Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status
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R (Regular)
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FT - Full-TimeShift
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DayWork Schedule
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TBDJob Posting
Job Posting
:
May 6, 2024, 6:48:27 PMChildrens 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.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). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience4 years .
Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process. Shows knowledge of counseling techniques. Shows empathy and caring. Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application. Demonstrates knowledge of clutural and linguistic diversity. Must be available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities. Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians.
Required Licenses and CertificationsSpeech-Language Pathologist Speech-Language PathologistMust be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure .
Functional AccountabilitiesPatient EvaluationEvaluate 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., sutttering, alternative/augmentative communication, bilingual, etc.).Schedules/Self-ManagementTake initiative to maintain schedule.Show flexibility with schedule changes.Plan ahead for changes to schedule.Meet department standards for patient contact hoursTest Results/Clinical ReportsReport test results accurately using appropriate format.Remediation ServicesDeliver 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 caringRecognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.
Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location
Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010Job
Job
:
Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization
Organization
:
Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status
:
R (Regular)
-
FT - Full-TimeShift
:
DayWork Schedule
:
TBDJob Posting
Job Posting
:
May 6, 2024, 6:48:27 PMChildrens 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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.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). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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