3023 Hamaker CourtSuite 300Fairfax, VA 22031
About the Role: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.
Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
Minimum Work ExperienceSpeech Language Pathologist I - 0-4 years
Speech Language Pathologist II - 4 years
Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrated 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 available for student/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities. Triages questions from staff, outside hospitals and physicians.
Required Licenses and Certifications- Speech-Language Pathologist Speech-Language Pathologist
- 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 .
Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Evaluation- 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.).
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 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.
Benefits That Support You:- 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.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
