Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary

Evaluates and treats speech-language disorders/disabilities for children and adults, provide appropriate recommendations for treatment and prepares complete and timely reports and documentation.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Evaluates Speech, Language and Swallowing disorders/disabilities

2. Provide therapy for targeted disabilities

3. Maintains acceptable patient care productivity

4. Completes thorough diagnostic reports and documents daily progress

5. Counsels and educates patient/family

6. Communicates with other essential medical personnel

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients and families, departmental staff, physicians, nurses, other hospital and HHS staff, school and community agency personnel.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Speech and Hearing Clinical Coordinator

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

Required:

a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred: Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required: 1-3 years in a healthcare setting; dysphagia experience; may consider CFY candidate.

Preferred: None

License, Registry or Certification :

Required: NJ Dept of Consumer Affairs Licensure Speech-Language Pathology (or eligible for).

Preferred: None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required: Computer proficiency, good communication skills

Preferred: None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).