Children's National Hospital is Hiring a Speech Language Pathologist I - Pipeline Requisition Near Washington, DC
This is a pipeline requisition. Qualified candidates will be contacted at a later date.
MD, VA, DC Locations. Responsible for evaluating speech/language of children and providing remediation for children with communication disorders. Qualifications: Minimum Education Master's Degree Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 0 years Zero to 2 years related experience (required)
Required Licenses Speech-Language Pathologist (required) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure or CF eligible (required) 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. Functional Accountabilities
Patient Evaluations
•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, et
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 perform 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-Staff Organizational Commitment/Identification •Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization •Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ ethnic differences •Demonstrate personal and professional integrity •Maintain confidentiality at all times Customer Service •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