Speech Language Pathologist III - Scottish Rite Center

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist III to evaluate and provide remediation for children with communication disorders. This role requires a Master's degree, considerable experience, and proficiency in counseling. The candidate should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and cultural awareness while fulfilling critical responsibilities at the Scottish Rite Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience as a provider.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.
• Deliver therapy and prepare progress reports based on child performance.
• Adapt procedures for specialized disorders.

Skills

Flexibility in evaluation

Knowledge of counseling techniques

Empathy and caring

Cultural and linguistic diversity knowledge

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 Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 6 years' experience as a provider
• 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. Must be available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities. Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians. Involved in extra division project that promotes the enhancement and dissemination of speech knowledge (i.e., IRB committee member, organizer of specialty event, etc.)

Required Licenses and Certification

• 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 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.

• Consistently meets or exceeds 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.