Speech Language Pathologist

A&P Payroll Management; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Ocean County, New Jersey, seeks a resourceful Speech-Language Pathologist to assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer therapy. Collaboration with families and healthcare professionals is essential to inform about new treatments and techniques.

The role involves language stimulation, dysphagia therapy, oral motor exercises, and augmentative communication therapy, with opportunities for professional growth in a warm,

Qualifications

• Must hold ASHA-CCC-SLP or equivalent.
• Experience with relevant speech-language disorders and age groups.
• Strong understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Familiarity with database management software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy as prescribed, including language stimulation, oral motor exercises, dysphagia therapy, and augmentative communication.
• Coordinate follow-up actions with multidisciplinary team and families.
• Participate in speech-language screening procedures as scheduled.
• Participate in diagnostic procedures with other disciplines.
• Perform swallowing evaluations as needed.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Disorders experience

Database software

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Tools

Database management software

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a resourceful Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The Speech Pathologist’s responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, family members, and other healthcare professionals, administering therapy and monitoring progress, and ensuring patients and their families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques.

Speech Therapist Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy to patients as prescribed by referring physician which include; Language Stimulation, Language Therapy, Oral Motor exercises, Dysphagia Therapy, and Augmentative Communication Therapy.


• Ensures appropriate follow-up action upon diagnostic findings, with further multidisciplinary and family contact, as required.


• Participates in speech/language screening procedures as scheduled within the department.


• Participates in special diagnostic procedures with other disciplines.


• Performs swallowing evaluations as needed or necessary.

Speech Therapist Requirements:

• The SLP should possess the American Speech and Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP).


• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.


• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.


• Familiarity with database management software.


• Excellent relationship-building skills.


• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

ABOUT US:

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents.We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing are conditioned on completing and passing a background, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved