Geriatric SLP — Rehab & Dysphagia Care

Runnells Rehab Center; Stony Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in subacute and long-term care, aiming to improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team, careful documentation in the EMR, participation in care plan meetings, and

Qualifications

• We require active SLP license in New Jersey, or eligibility to obtain it.
• New graduates welcomed with mentorship and training.
• Experience in SNF, long-term care, or geriatrics is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in subacute and long-term care.
• Develop personalized treatment plans to improve speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the care team.
• Document progress accurately in the EMR and participate in care plan meetings.
• Provide patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.
• Supervise SLP Assistants if applicable.
• Report to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Empathy

Education

Active SLP license in New Jersey

CCC-SLP preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in subacute and long-term care, aiming to improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team, careful documentation in the EMR, participation in care plan meetings, and