Speech Language Pathologist (SLP FT)

Runnells Rehab Center; Stony Hill (NJ); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in subacute and long-term care, aiming to improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team, careful documentation in the EMR, participation in care plan meetings, and

Qualifications

• We require active SLP license in New Jersey, or eligibility to obtain it.
• New graduates welcomed with mentorship and training.
• Experience in SNF, long-term care, or geriatrics is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in subacute and long-term care.
• Develop personalized treatment plans to improve speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the care team.
• Document progress accurately in the EMR and participate in care plan meetings.
• Provide patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.
• Supervise SLP Assistants if applicable.
• Report to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Empathy

Formation

Active SLP license in New Jersey

CCC-SLP preferred

Outils

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Description du poste

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full Time | Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic rehabilitation team in our skilled nursing facility in New Jersey. If you love helping seniors regain their communication abilities, swallowing function, and overall quality of life, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat residents in a subacute and long-term care setting with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Develop personalized treatment plans to improve speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia management
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and the interdisciplinary team
• Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner using our electronic medical records system
• Participate in care plan meetings and family conferences
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (if applicable) as needed
• Report directly to the Director of Rehabilitation

What We’re Looking For

• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of New Jersey (or eligible to obtain)
• New grads welcome! We provide excellent mentorship and training
• Previous experience in SNF, long-term care, or geriatrics is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate, positive attitude with a genuine desire to make a difference in residents’ lives
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred, but Clinical Fellows (CF) are welcome to apply

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.