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.