Speech Pathologist

Job Title:Speech Pathologist

Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:Speech Therapy

Req #:...

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $49.47 - $57.43, Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work,

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Speech-Language Pathologist Full Time

Job Overview: Primary responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of patients with communication and swallowing disorders; documentation of results, recommendations and treatment plans; patient and family education; and interdisciplinary communication.

Majority of caseload would consist of inpatient adults with occasional outpatient adults. Primary functions would include conducting swallowing evaluations bedside or with MBS and providing follow-up treatments of dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria. There is opportunity for growth with pediatric inpatients and outpatient feeding therapy.

Qualifications:

Master s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NJ License in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA

Preferred 2 years of experience with dysphagia

Preferred experience with MBS; will train strong candidate

Certification and Licenses Required:

NJ License in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence - will consider strong Clinical Fellow

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time days

Essential Functions:

• Administers comprehension diagnostic evaluation
• Identifies and assesses communication and/or swallowing disorders by evaluating etiology, case history and test results
• Counsels patient/families regarding findings, treatment goals, progress and referrals
• Interprets and offers findings to physicians and other appropriate medical staff and determines the need for additional referrals
• Provides thorough plan of care and appropriate therapy
• Provides clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive documentation to include findings, impressions, recommendation, progress and other patient-related concerns
• Compiles accurate statistics, insurance forms and charges sheets as necessary
• Promotes inter-disciplinary communication; provides in-service presentations as needed
• Completes continuing education for licensure and professional growth
• Carries out principles of positive guest relations
• Provides peer review, supervises clinical fellows or student interns
• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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.

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