Speech Language Pathologist I - Pipeline Requisition

This is a pipeline requisition. Qualified candidates will be contacted at a later date.

MD, VA, DC Locations.

Responsible for evaluating speech/language of children and providing remediation for children with communication disorders.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years Zero to 2 years related experience (required)

Required Licenses
Speech-Language Pathologist (required)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association and state licensure or CF eligible (required)

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.

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Evaluations

* 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, et

Schedules/Self-Management

* Take initiative to maintain schedule.
* Show flexibility with schedule changes.
* Plan ahead for changes to schedule.
* Meet 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 perform 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.

Organizational Accountabilities-Staff

Organizational Commitment/Identification
* Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
* Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ ethnic differences
* Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
* Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service
* Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication
* Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
* Partner with all team members to achieve goals
* Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
* Contribute to a positive work environment
* Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
* Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
* Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
* Use resources efficiently
* Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety
* Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
* Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
* Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
* Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
* Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
* Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to
self-check behavior and performance