Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Impactful Therapy

Children's National Medical Center; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist IV to evaluate and remediate speech-language disorders in pediatric patients. The role requires licensure in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, and CCC-SLP certification.

Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, therapy delivery, progress reporting, and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.).
• Take initiative to maintain schedule.
• Show flexibility with schedule changes.
• Plan ahead for changes to schedule.
• Meet department standards for patient contact hours
• Report test results accurately using appropriate format.
• Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.
• 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.

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist IV to evaluate and remediate speech-language disorders in pediatric patients. The role requires licensure in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, and CCC-SLP certification.

Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, therapy delivery, progress reporting, and collaboration with medical staff.