Physical Therapist, School Therapy - (Per Diem), Camden County

Rhode Island Medical Society; Barrington (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription

Dental and Vision Insurance

Health and Dependent Care FSA

403(b) (401(k) with union rules)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Barrington, RI is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide examination, evaluation and intervention to determine prognosis and plan of care.

You will assist a manager with clinical and operational issues and work with the team to improve rehab service utilization. The role requires ASHA-certified SLP with NJ licensure and CPR, plus a valid driver’s license for home care duties.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Current licensure in New Jersey.
• ASHA certification.
• CPR certification.
• For home care/staff, a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the medical team to provide optimum patient care and efficient operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and adjusts plans as needed.
• Maintain and complete evaluations and records in a timely manner per guidelines.
• Coordinate with staff to utilize support effectively.
• Communicate education and materials to patients and families.

Job description

Company Overview

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Barrington - 50 East Gloucester Pike

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Job Information

Summary

Provides speech/language pathology examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.

Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from a program accredited by ASHA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• ASHA certification.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

Hourly Rate: $61.35

Benefits

• medical/prescription
• dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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