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Children's National Medical Center

CF Speech/Language Pathologist

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


DescriptionThe CF Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.QualificationsMinimum EducationMaster's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)Minimum Work Experience0-1 Years of Experience. Recent graduate from an accredited university. (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Evaluation

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, etc.).Schedules

Take initiative to maintain schedule.Show flexibility with schedule changes.Plan ahead for changes to schedule.Test Results

Convey test results.Show knowledge of counseling techniques.Show empathy and caring.Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.Prepare, interpret and record test results appropriately and in a timely fashion.Remediation Services

Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.Choose appropriate toys, games and activities for therapy based on age and disorder.Show productivity in patient progress.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows 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#J-18808-Ljbffr