Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Virtua Health; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to examine, evaluate, and intervene to determine prognosis and update the plan of care. Requires Master’s in SLP and New Jersey licensure with ASHA certification.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical teams, documenting evaluations, and educating patients and families. CPR and a valid driver’s license may be needed for home care/early intervention roles.

Qualifications

• ASHA-accredited master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New Jersey licensure and ASHA certification required.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical staff to provide optimal patient care and operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and adjusts plan of care as needed.
• Maintains evaluations, records, and reports timely and per guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes support staff as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients/families, providing education tailored to age and culture.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's in SLP

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to examine, evaluate, and intervene to determine prognosis and update the plan of care. Requires Master’s in SLP and New Jersey licensure with ASHA certification.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical teams, documenting evaluations, and educating patients and families. CPR and a valid driver’s license may be needed for home care/early intervention roles.