Speech Language Pathologist I - Scottish Rite Center

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital recherche un Speech-Language Pathologist III pour évaluer et traiter les troubles de communication des enfants au Scottish Rite Center. Le candidat idéal détient un Master en pathologie du langage et a au moins un an d'expérience. Les compétences bilingues en espagnol et la connaissance de la diversité culturelle sont un atout. Ceci est une excellente opportunité pour un professionnel passionné par le développement des enfants dans un environnement dynamique et bienveillant.

Qualifications

• Expérience d'un an requise.
• Bilingue espagnol préféré.
• Doit être licencié à Washington, DC, Maryland et Virginie.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer les patients à l'aide de procédures standard et spéciales.
• Livrer la thérapie de manière appropriée et préparer des rapports de progrès.
• S'adapter aux changements de procédure selon les besoins spécialisés.

Skills

Flexibilité

Empathie

Connaissances de diversité culturelle et linguistique

Connaissances de techniques de counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Work Hours - 830am-5pm

Work Location - Scottish Rite Center

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.

Minimum Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 Year of experience - Required
• Bilingual in Spanish - Preferred

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.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. (Required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure (Required)

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, 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.