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Children's National Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist III (Pipeline Requisition)

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


This is a pipeline requisition. Qualified candidates will be contacted at a later date for consideration.

MD, VA, DC Locations.

Full-time Salary Range:

81,993.60 - 136,656

Under the direction of the Speech Director/Division Chair, the Speech-Language Pathologist III will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.

QualificationsMinimum Education:

Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience:

At least 6 years' experience as provider.

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.

Must be available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities.

Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians.

Involved in extra division project that promotes the enhancement and dissemination of speech knowledge (i.e., IRB committee member, organizer of specialty event, etc.)

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Speech-Language Pathologist.

Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Evaluation

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, etc.).

Schedules/Self-Management

Take initiative to maintain schedule.

Show flexibility with schedule changes.

Plan ahead for changes to schedule.

Consistently meets or exceeds 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 AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and responds 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

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