Speech Language Pathologist

Hunterdon Health Care System; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Job summary

Hunterdon Health Care System is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech-language disorders for children and adults, and to prepare complete reports and documentation.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses and therapists, delivering targeted therapy and thorough progress notes, with attention to patient and family education and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Speech, Language and Swallowing disorders/disabilities
• Provide therapy for targeted disabilities
• Maintains acceptable patient care productivity
• Completes thorough diagnostic reports and documents daily progress
• Counsels and educates patient/family
• Communicates with other essential medical personnel

Skills

Computer proficiency

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary

Evaluates and treats speech-language disorders/disabilities for children and adults, provide appropriate recommendations for treatment and prepares complete and timely reports and documentation.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Evaluates Speech, Language and Swallowing disorders/disabilities

2. Provide therapy for targeted disabilities

3. Maintains acceptable patient care productivity

4. Completes thorough diagnostic reports and documents daily progress

5. Counsels and educates patient/family

6. Communicates with other essential medical personnel

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients and families, departmental staff, physicians, nurses, other hospital and HHS staff, school and community agency personnel.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Speech and Hearing Clinical Coordinator

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

? Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

? Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred:

Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

1-3 years in a healthcare setting; dysphagia experience; may consider CFY candidate.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

NJ Dept of Consumer Affairs Licensure Speech-Language Pathology (or eligible for).

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Computer proficiency, good communication skills

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).