Full Time Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics

St. Luke's University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat individuals with voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, billing for equipment and services, and communicating with patients, families and referrals. The role supports ongoing education, quality improvement activities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification required
• Doctoral or Master’s in Speech Pathology from an accredited program
• Current PA or NJ Speech Language Pathology license depending on work location
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire
• CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Document evaluation and treatment results and bill accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff and referral sources.
• Engage in continuing education and share knowledge with peers.
• Participate in departmental programs, meetings and quality improvement.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS

CPR

Effective communication

Education

Doctoral or Master’s in Speech Pathology

License in PA or NJ

Tools

CCC-SLP file/records

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality care in the evaluation and treatment of voice, fluency, speech, language, and swallowing impaired patients.
• Documents evaluation and treatment efforts as well as patient response to treatment in accordance with established professional guidelines. Bills patient’s accounts for equipment and services rendered.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff members, physicians and referral sources.
• Maintains and upgrades clinical skills by participating in continuing education activities, shares knowledge with peers.
• Participates in patient care conferences (eg. Rehab team) as needed, departmental programs (eg. Better Speech and Hearing Month activities) , in-services, and departmental and section meetings.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities in the Department and the hospital.
• Demonstrates productivity in terms of volume of patients seen for speech pathology services.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing and walking up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching, forward frequently to interact with patients. Lifting adults, infants and children up to 50 lbs. frequently to transfer from chair to floor and back, and frequently carrying from one place to another. Adequate strength and mobility to calm patients with disruptive behaviors (eg. Confused, combative adults, children with temper tantrums who lift tables and chairs, throw toys, etc.) Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment controls. Good vision and hearing to observe subtle verbal and nonverbal behaviors and to read Video Barium Swallow Studies.

EDUCATION:

Doctoral degree or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Speech Language Pathologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required. Pennsylvania license in Speech Pathology. Current CPR certification.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

$69,450.00 - $111,120.00

St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.