Speech Language Pathologist - Fairfax, VA

Children's National Hospital • Alexandria, VA

2d • $77,584 - $137,051 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Speech Director/Division Chair, the Speech-Language Pathologist IV evaluates children's speech and language and provides remediation for children with communication disorders. The role involves assessing patients with standard and specialized procedures, delivering therapy, reporting test results, and preparing clinical and insurance documentation. The position also requires flexibility in evaluation and scheduling, knowledge of counseling techniques and theoretical applications, empathy and care, and knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity. The employee must be available for students or trainees to shadow daily responsibilities and triage questions from staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Speech-language pathologist license in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Flexibility in the evaluation process.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques and demonstrated empathy and caring.
• Knowledge of theoretical application.
• Knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standard and specialized procedures, selecting appropriate protocols for the patient's age and disorder and completing them in a timely manner.
• Use a range of assessment skills and test instruments for different disorders.
• Apply knowledge of cultural and linguistic features in the diagnostic process, use translators when appropriate, and use appropriate language as needed.
• Adapt procedures for specialized disorders, including stuttering, alternative or augmentative communication, and bilingual needs.
• Maintain the schedule proactively, adapt to schedule changes, and plan ahead for changes.
• Meet department standards for patient contact hours.
• Report test results accurately using the appropriate format.
• Deliver therapy appropriately and apply theoretical knowledge in work with patients.
• Prepare therapy progress reports, discharge summaries, and insurance requests based on documented child performance within required timeframes.
• Support patient progress through productive therapy services.
• Use counseling techniques with empathy and care, recognize when further counseling is needed, and refer patients when appropriate.
• Be available for students or trainees to shadow daily responsibilities.
• Triage questions from staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

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