Speech Language Pathologist II

Job Description

Description

Under 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum Education

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Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

4 years .

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 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 Certifications

Speech-Language Pathologist Speech-Language Pathologist

Must 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 Accountabilities

Patient 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., sutttering, alternative / augmentative communication, bilingual, etc.).

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

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational 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

• 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 takes 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

Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job : Non-Clinical Professional

Organization

Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule : TBD

Job Posting

Job Posting : May 6, 2024, 6 : 48 : 27 PM

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