Speech/Language Pathologist I - Lanham, MD

• Work Hours - Standard schedule is 8am-430pm with scheduling flexibility 
• Work Location - Prince George's County Regional Outpatient Center
• 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
•  Zero to 2 years related experience (Required) - Must have completed Clinical Fellowship year. 
• 2 years to 5 years of experience as Speech Language Pathologist (Preferred)
• 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 (Required)

•  Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Required)
• Evaluate patients using standard and special procedures.
• State licensure in Maryland required upon start, requires DC and VA license within 30 days of hire (Required)
• Functional Accountabilities
• Patient Evaluations
• 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/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 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.