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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient - Part Time - New Brunsw

RWJBarnabas Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient - Part Time - New Brunswick, NJ

Req #:

45534

Category:

Speech Therapy

Status:

Part-Time

Facility:

Childrens Specialized Hospital

Department:

Speech Therapy IP NB

Location:

Childrenas Specialized Hospital (CSH), 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

NJ State Speech Language Pathology license or eligible

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

Member of ASHA

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider

Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements

Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders

Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties

Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Preferred:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Student clinical experience in pediatrics rehabilitation experience

Knowledge of normal development

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ State Speech Language Pathology license or eligible

Member of ASHA

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider

Scheduling Requirements:

Part-Time (24 hours/week)

1 late shift, 10:30am-7pm

Some weekends required

Essential Functions:

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

Communicates Speech-Language evaluations on population served that accurately and efficiently identifies strengths and needs in the area being evaluated. Effectively communicates this information in verbal and written forms

Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept., and hospital competencies

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

Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFYs and peers

Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions

Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions

Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commensurate with state license laws

Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics.

Meets minimum annual expected volumes

May provide direction to graduate students

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 support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plans

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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