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RWJBarnabas Health

Pediatric Speech Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient - Full Time - West Orange, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, West Orange, New Jersey, us, 07052

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Overview Pediatric Speech Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient - Full Time - West Orange, NJ

Req #: 0000211859 | Category: Speech Therapy | Status: Full-Time | Shift: Day

Facility: Children s Specialized Hosp | Department: Speech Pathology-OP

Pay Range: $95,680.00 - $111,918.00 per year

Location: 375 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Suite G100, West Orange, NJ 07052

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care services to individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. May assist in the training and supervision of students.

Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to the population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques.

Communicates Speech-Language evaluations that identify strengths and needs, in verbal and written form.

Completes basic competencies and meets hospital competency criteria; adheres to department and hospital standards.

Meets productivity demands by seeking opportunities within the department when cancellations, no shows, and low census occur.

Shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and hospital procedures with students, CFYs, and peers.

Participates in department projects aligned with hospital goals and missions.

Raises job-specific concerns and participates in developing solutions.

Provides in-service training to staff and community as requested; complies with state license laws.

Completes written work timely and ensures documentation meets ASHA specifics.

Qualifications

Required:

Master s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible

Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate

Member of ASHA

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Evidence of continuing education to meet licensing requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles and clinical application for diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders

Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties

Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation

Preferred:

Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience

Knowledge of normal development

Certifications and Licenses Required

NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or eligible

ASHA membership

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling

Full Time

40 hours/week

Essential Functions

Delivers effective therapeutic services and remains current with techniques for the served population.

Communicates evaluations clearly in verbal and written form to identify strengths and needs.

Meets department and hospital competency and productivity expectations.

Shares information with students, CFYs, and peers; participates in department and hospital projects.

Performs duties in alignment with department and hospital goals and missions.

Benefits and Perks

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 (e.g., pet insurance)

Discounts through partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon, and more)

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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