Per Diem Speech Pathologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist to provide outpatient speech-language pathology services at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. The role involves evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with a wide care team to promote functional outcomes.

The position requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, NJ licensure (or temporary license) and BLS certification; CCC-SLP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by CAA.
• Current New Jersey SLP licensure or temporary license.
• CCC-SLP preferred or required based on position; BLS certification.
• Experience in outpatient, pediatric, rehab, or medical SLP is preferred.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with strong documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations and assess needs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to maximize independence.
• Provide therapy interventions for communication, cognition, speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and education.
• Complete clinical documentation and discharge planning in accordance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Per Diem Speech Pathologist

Req #: 0000271859

Category: Speech Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Speech Therapy - Atkins Kent

Pay Range: $72.10 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: PD Speech Pathologist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Speech Therapy - Atkins Kent

Req #: 0000271859

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $72.10 - $72.10 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Speech-Language Pathologist - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Speech-Language Pathologists play an essential role in helping patients improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life. As a member of our rehabilitation team, you will provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of communication, cognitive, speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. Working collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, you will develop individualized treatment plans that promote functional independence, maximize outcomes, and support each patient's unique rehabilitation goals. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, where clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the center of delivering exceptional patient care.

A typical day for a Speech-Language Pathologist may include:

• Conducting comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations, re-evaluations, and standardized assessments to identify communication, cognitive, voice, speech, language, and dysphagia needs.
• Developing and implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support each patient's functional goals and maximize independence.
• Providing skilled therapy interventions for patients with communication, language, cognitive, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders across diverse outpatient populations.
• Collaborating with physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, home exercise programs, compensatory techniques, adaptive equipment, and recommendations that support continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Developing appropriate discharge plans and home programs that promote continued functional improvement and successful transition following therapy.
• Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, billing documentation, and other required medical records in accordance with RWJBarnabas Health policies and professional practice standards.
• Accurately documenting therapy services and associated charges in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Recommending adaptive equipment and providing patient and caregiver education to maximize safety, communication, swallowing function, and independence.
• Supervising speech-language pathology students and clinical fellows, when applicable, by providing mentorship, constructive feedback, and formal performance evaluations.
• Assisting with the maintenance, organization, and recommendations for departmental treatment equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Participating in continuing education, mandatory training, staff meetings, and professional development activities while maintaining clinical competencies.
• Meeting productivity expectations while providing compassionate, patient-centered care and representing RWJBarnabas Health with professionalism and clinical excellence.

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about helping patients improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall functional independence.
• You enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
• You thrive in a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation environment and enjoy working alongside an interdisciplinary team.
• You communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and healthcare professionals across a variety of clinical settings.
• You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high-quality documentation and meeting productivity expectations.
• You enjoy developing individualized treatment plans that help patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes.
• You are committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and evidence-based speech-language pathology practice.
• You value collaboration, innovation, and making a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families.

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology license or temporary license issued by the State of New Jersey.
• Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred or required based on position. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience: Previous outpatient, pediatric, rehabilitation, or medical speech-language pathology experience is preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of speech-language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing evaluation techniques; evidence-based treatment planning; dysphagia management; patient and family education; adaptive equipment recommendations; clinical documentation; interdisciplinary collaboration; and outpatient rehabilitation practices.
• Schedule: Ability to work a per diem schedule, depending on the needs of the department, and participate in required meetings, continuing education, and professional development activities.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer