Speech/Language Pathologist I - Lanham, MD

Children’s National Hospital • Lanham, MD

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About The Position

The position involves evaluating the speech and language of children and providing remediation for those with communication disorders. The role is based at the Prince George's County Regional Outpatient Center, where the standard work hours are from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with some flexibility in scheduling.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required).
• Zero to 2 years related experience (Required) - Must have completed Clinical Fellowship year.
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (Preferred).
• Demonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Empathy and caring demeanor.
• Knowledge of theoretical application in practice.
• Understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.
• Use appropriate protocol for age and disorder, completing assessments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate skills for a variety of disorders and test instruments.
• Apply knowledge of cultural linguistic features appropriately in the diagnostic process.
• Utilize translators when necessary and demonstrate appropriate language use.
• Adapt procedures for specialized disorders such as stuttering and alternative/augmentative communication.
• Maintain and manage schedule effectively, showing flexibility with changes.
• Meet department standards for patient contact hours.
• Report test results accurately using the appropriate format.
• Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner and prepare therapy progress reports, discharge summaries, and insurance requests based on documented child performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree