Speech/Language Pathologist III - Outpatient/Main Campus

Children's National Hospital

55d • $92,394 - $153,982 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Speech Director/Division Chair, the Speech-Language Pathologist IV will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders. At Children’s National Hospital, our Speech and Language Pathology team provides expert, evidence-based care to pediatric patients and families in a collaborative, patient-centered outpatient setting at our Main Campus in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
• At least 6 year's experience as provider.
• Demonstrated flexibility in the evaluation process.
• Shows knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Shows empathy and caring.
• Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical application.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clutural and linguistic diversity.
• Must be licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and state licensure

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.
• Consistently meets or exceeds department standards for patient contact hours.
• Report test results accurately using appropriate format.
• 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.
• 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.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior