Clinical Fellow - Speech/Language Pathologist - Rockville, MD/DC

This position will require 2 work locations - Rockville x3 days per week and Main Hospital in DC x2 days per week.

The CF Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible to evaluate speech/language of children and provide remediation for children with communication disorders.

Minimum Education

Master's Degree - Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

0-1 Years of Experience. Recent graduate from an accredited university. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Evaluation

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

Take initiative to maintain schedule.

Show flexibility with schedule changes.

Plan ahead for changes to schedule.

Test Results

Convey test results.

Show knowledge of counseling techniques.

Show empathy and caring.

Recognize the need for future counseling and know when to refer patient.

Prepare, interpret and record test results appropriately and in a timely fashion.

Remediation Services

Deliver therapy in an appropriate manner.

Use knowledge of theoretical application with patient.

Choose appropriate toys, games and activities for therapy based on age and disorder.

Show productivity in patient progress.