Speech/Language Pathologist

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Well-Being Rewards

Job summary

CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ, seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for inpatients and outpatients with speech, language, hearing or swallowing disorders.

You will counsel patients and families, make referrals as needed, and collaborate with the care team to support recovery and overall patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech pathology required.
• Minimum one year of rehabilitation experience with adult speech/language-impaired populations preferred.
• NJ Speech Pathology license required; CCC-SLP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients with speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders.
• Develops and implements diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare providers and educates patients and families.
• Documents progress and maintains medical records; ensures quality and safety.

Skills

Experience in rehab

Education

Master's degree in speech pathology

CCC-SLP

Job description

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Speech/Language Pathologist. This role is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients who exhibit speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders. The Speech/Language Pathologist also offers patient and family counseling and makes appropriate referrals as needed to support comprehensive care and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in any communicative disorders.
• Develops appropriate therapeutic plan based on patient assessment and physician's orders.
• Observes patient/resident progress and updates plan as indicated.
• Provides therapy for all types of speech language hearing and swallowing disorders.
• Coordinates care plan with other healthcare providers.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
• Documents results of diagnostic evaluations, care plan and Resident progress in medical record.
• Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech pathology required
• Minimum one year or experience in rehabilitation with adult speech/language-impaired populations preferred
• NJ Speech Pathology license required.
• CCC-SLP required.
• Strong customer service skills.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $78,000 - 132,600 annually

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.