Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

Erickson Senior Living; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of diversity and inclusion

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO Plans and paid volunteer hours

401k with company match

Onsite medical centers

Free access to wellness programs

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading senior living provider in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide evaluations and therapy to older adults. The role includes ensuring compliance with care guidelines and addressing the holistic needs of residents. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, CPR certification, and the relevant state license. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with older adult population related to therapies is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current valid state license in occupational therapy Assistant, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Providing speech, language, swallowing, cognition, or voice therapy screenings and treatments.
• Ensuring compliance with guidelines and company policies.
• Supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Implementing personal care plans focused on residents' strengths and routines.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary clinical team on resident care.

Skills

Experience with older adult population

CPR Certification

State license in occupational therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Join for the Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist role at Erickson Senior Living located at Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living, Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

This is a Per Diem Role. Compensation: $55-$60/HR.

Benefits

• Culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging
• Medical, dental and vision packages, annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine
• PTO Plans and company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers with wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library
• Growth opportunities as the company expands

Responsibilities

• Providing speech, language, swallowing, cognition, or voice therapy screenings, evaluations, treatments, and trainings to meet customer needs across the community continuum of care.
• Following Federal, State, and all Payer guidelines, ASHA requirements, and company policies and procedures. Ensuring departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance.
• Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with older adult population related to therapies is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current valid state license (for state in which the community provides service) in occupational therapy Assistant, where applicable.

EEO Statement

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Community Overview

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.