Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System seeks a Pediatric Speech Therapist per diem to evaluate and treat pediatric patients across Neonates, Pediatrics, and Adolescents. You will develop and implement therapy plans, educate families, and document progress per physician orders and department policies.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, NJ licensure, CCC-SLP, and BLS certification, with pediatric rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• New Jersey State license and registration for SLP.
• CCC-SLP credential required; NDT certification preferred but not required.
• BLS Certification per American Heart Association.
• Experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients using tests, measurements, and clinical observations across ages.
• Develops therapy plan of care and anticipated outcomes per physician order.
• Performs therapy with developmentally appropriate activities and educates caregivers.
• Documents initial assessments, reassessments, and progress notes per policy.
• Ensures treatments follow established standards and uses equipment appropriately.
• Handles clerical duties for caseload data and statistics.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical ability

Independent judgment

BLS Certification

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

New Jersey State license & registration

Job description

Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem

Pediatric Therapy

The Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem will:

• Evaluates and assesses each patient utilizing various objective tests and measurements and clinical observations, as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
• Develops proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician's order or prescription
• Performs treatment plan of care through use of various therapeutic positioning and facilitation techniques, age and developmentally appropriate activities, patient/parent/caregiver education and training and orders adaptive equipment to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels and achieve outcomes as appropriate
• Documents initial assessments, reassessments, and progress notes for each patient in accordance with established department policy and procedure.
• Ensures all treatments/procedures/protocols are performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency in performing all treatments/procedures/protocols and use of equipment within the scope of speech therapy practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients, their growth and development through the life cycle, and with an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients
• Responsible for the completion of all clerical work concerning assigned caseload maintaining appropriate data and statistics in accordance with established department procedure

Requirements:

• Requires Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from a college or university accredited by the council on Academic Accreditation in Speech Language Pathology (CAA)
• Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Speech and Language Pathology or eligibility
• Previous experience preferred; especially in Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Requires analytical ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, parents, caregivers, students, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• NDT certification preferred but not necessary
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.