Speech Pathologist I: (CCC-SLP) Per Diem- variable wkdays + 2 wknd days/mo; Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center (IP)

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey is seeking a skilled and fully licensed per diem Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join our team and provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital setting.

The SLP collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, conducts evaluations, develops treatment plans, documents in the EMR, and participates

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in good standing.
• Per diem position with acute care responsibilities.
• Commitment to ASHA standards and state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement diagnostic and therapeutic plans for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide direct therapy to patients across the lifespan in an acute care hospital setting.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on communication strategies and swallowing precautions.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and licensure requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CCC-SLP (ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Job description

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is looking for a skilled and fully licensed per diem Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join our team to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital setting. The SLP collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal outcomes. Conduct evaluations and assessments for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide direct therapy services to patients across the lifespan, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric populations.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on communication strategies and swallowing precautions.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, ASHA standards, and state licensure requirements.
• Modified Barium Swallow Assessments.
• Other activities/responsibilities as determined by department manager