Speech PathologistReq #:0000150687

Category:Speech Therapy

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

Department:Speech Therapy

Location:

Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

Evaluation, treatment and counseling of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Provides service to inpatient and outpatients within the department, at bedside or in the Radiology department as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Competence with MBSS preferred,

Essential Functions:

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 off 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 a ropriate.

Timely response to professional concerns of a non-clinical nature (i.e.: telephone calls, response to student needs, and reply to correspondence.)

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

+ + 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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer