What are the responsibilities and job description for the CF Speech/Language Pathologist position at Children's National Medical Center?
The CF Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0-1 Years of Experience. Recent graduate from an accredited university. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Evaluation
- 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
- Take initiative to maintain schedule.
- Show flexibility with schedule changes.
- Plan ahead for changes to schedule.
Test Results
- Convey test results.
- Show knowledge of counseling techniques.
- Show empathy and caring.
- Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.
- Prepare, interpret and record test results appropriately and in a timely fashion.
Remediation Services
- Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.
- Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.
- Choose appropriate toys, games and activities for therapy based on age and disorder.
- Show productivity in patient progress.
