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RWJBarnabas Health

Speech Pathologist - Day, Part-Time, Long Branch, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Long Branch, New Jersey, us, 07740

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Speech Pathologist - Day, Part-Time, Long Branch, NJ

Job Overview Evaluation, treatment and counseling of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Provides service to patients within the department. Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Pathology required Completion of Speech Pathology practicum hours required Certificate of Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association required NJ Speech Language Pathology licensure required Must have experience with the completion of modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) in conjunction with radiology. Essential Functions

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients Patient and family intervention for adult and pediatric patients in assessment and treatment of dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, or voice disorders Administers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations. Identifies and assesses communication and/or swallowing disorders by evaluating etiology, case history, and test results. Counsels patient/families regarding findings, treatment goals, progress, referrals, etc. Interprets and offers findings to physicians, etc. and determines the need for additional referrals. Provides thorough plan of treatment and appropriate therapy. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive documentation to include findings, impressions, recommendations, progress and other patient-related concerns. Compiles accurate statistics, insurance forms, and charge sheets as necessary. Promotes inter-disciplinary consultation, completes continuing education for licensure and professional growth and provides in-service presentations as appropriate. Timely response to professional concerns of a non-clinical nature. Carries out principles of positive guest relations. Provides peer review, supervises clinical fellows or student interns. Applies knowledge of youth and development over the life span. Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care. Assess data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to age-specific health care needs. Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits Discounts Through our Partners RWJBarnabas Health is an

Equal Opportunity Employer .

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