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.

Qualifications:
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