ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.), pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities. The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.
ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES
Mission Statement
HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families. HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives.
Organizational Beliefs
HSC supports individuals and families to maximize their potential. The following beliefs drive our work. HSC believes that:
- A culturally diverse community is a strength.
- Inclusiveness for individuals, families, and staff promotes positive outcomes.
- Everyone should be treated with compassion and empathy.
- Our skillful, dedicated, and resourceful staff is key to our success.
- We must continually adapt to the changing needs of our community.
- Increased independence is an important goal for individuals and their families.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist administers speech therapy services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted practices of speech therapy. He/she is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing speech therapy services for the inpatient population.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited institution (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Speech-Language Pathologist Current/eligible for District of Columbia Upon Hire (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire (Required)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association or in process of certification through a current clinical fellowship (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure appropriate assessment and treatment to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served. Has enthusiastic interest and/or experience in pediatric program development/enhancement. Ability to work well with others. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Computer system/software proficiency. (Required)
Job Functions
Essential job duties:
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Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence
All In
Action Oriented
Supervisory Responsibilities
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure
Protected Health Information Access Level
Working Environment
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements