Speech Pathologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 98,500 - 114,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health invites a Speech Pathologist to join the team at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Hamilton, NJ. Position delivers direct patient care for communication and swallowing disorders and coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role may include training students and requires licensure or eligibility in NJ, ASHA CCC or eligibility, and three years of experience with strong feeding expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• NJ State License or eligibility required.
• ASHA CCC or eligibility required.
• Speech-Language Specialist/Correctionist Certificate required.
• ASHA membership required.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required.
• Evidence of continuing education to meet licensing requirements.
• Three years of experience as Speech Language Pathologist and strong feeding experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct therapy for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Coordinates services with other health professionals.
• May assist in training and supervision of students.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong feeding experience

Tact and judgment

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

NJ State License or eligible

ASHA CCC or eligible

Speech-Language Specialist/Correctionist Certificate

ASHA membership

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Continuing education evidence

Three years of experience

Job description

Job Title

Speech Pathologist

Location

3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619

Pay

$98,500.00 - $114,700.00 per year

Department & Facility

Speech Pathology-OP, Children's Specialized Hospital

Job Overview

Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. May assist in the training and supervision of students.

Qualifications – Required

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Completion of the national examination if beginning a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) affiliation.
• NJ State Speech‑Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech‑Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Evidence of continuing education to meet licensing requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
• Three years of experience as Speech Language Pathologist
• Strong feeding experience

Qualifications – Preferred

• Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of normal development

Certifications and Licenses Required

• NJ State Speech‑Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech‑Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• BLS Provider Certification AHA

Scheduling Requirements

• Full‑Time (40 hours/week)
• Some After School Hours

Essential Functions

• Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques
• Communicates Speech‑Language evaluations on population served that accurately and efficiently identifies strengths and needs in the area being evaluated. Effectively communicates this information in verbal and written forms
• Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept., and hospital competencies
• Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
• Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFY's and peers
• Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions
• Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
• Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commensurate with state license laws
• Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package providing support for physical, emotional, social, and financial health

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer