PRN Speech Pathologist - Outpatient​/Main Campus

PRN Speech Pathologist - Outpatient/Main Campus (250003AQ)

Job Description

Pipeline position for near future openings for PRN Level I, Level II, and Level III Speech Language Pathologist.

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

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (Required)
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  
  • Level 1 – 0 to 2 years of experience (Required)
  • Level 2 – 4 to 6 years of experience (Required)
  • Level 3 – 6 years of experience (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.
• Required Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Speech‑Language Pathologist – Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association and state licensure or CF eligible (Required)

• 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.

• Take initiative to maintain schedule.
• Show flexibility with schedule changes.
• Plan ahead for changes to schedule.

• Report test results accurately using appropriate format.

• 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.

District of Columbia – Washington

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Allied Health

CTR Neuroscience & Behav Med

Day, Variable

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