Under the direction of the Speech Director/Division Chair, the Speech-Language Pathologist II will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.
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 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 Accountabilities Patient 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.