Part-Time SLP — Meaningful Speech Therapy (2h/Day)

Belle-Care-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Refer a friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Job summary

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to organize and conduct speech/language programs within the facility. The role focuses on rehabilitation, promoting communication and swallowing skills, and directing activities to maintain health.

The SLP will evaluate residents, develop treatment goals, coordinate adaptive devices, and collaborate with the rehab team to implement effective therapy plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s Level Speech Language curriculum certified by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in NJ.
• Eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the speech therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
• Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs residents in their use.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen.
• Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior, as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident.
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other related meetings.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in speech therapy techniques and objectives.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Maintains, cleans, identifies, and reports need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

NJ licensure eligible

ASHA CCC eligible

Job description

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to organize and conduct speech/language programs within the facility. The role focuses on rehabilitation, promoting communication and swallowing skills, and directing activities to maintain health.

The SLP will evaluate residents, develop treatment goals, coordinate adaptive devices, and collaborate with the rehab team to implement effective therapy plans.