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Children's National Medical Center

CF Speech/Language Pathologist

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


Job Description - CF Speech/Language Pathologist (240002GC)Description:

The CF Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for evaluating the 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:0-1 Years of Experience. Recent graduate from an accredited university. (Required)Functional Accountabilities:Patient 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 Accountabilities:Organizational 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:

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