Speech Pathologist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders within a multidisciplinary care setting.

You will deliver evidence-based care, collaborate with therapists and physicians, and advocate for patients to maximize independence across diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Dysphagia experience required.
• MBS experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements speech-language pathology treatment programs.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
• Advocates for patients and families to achieve optimal independence.

Skills

Dysphagia experience

MBS experience

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

Speech-Language Pathology License

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Speech Pathology treatment program that focuses on speech-language disorder, swallowing impairments/dysfunction and cognitive functioning to achieve an optimal level of independence. Provides an environment conducive to functional goal achievement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Perform clinical care professionally.
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members.
• Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles.
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team.
• Dysphagia experience required.
• MBS experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms..

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Long-term care facility experience.
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish).

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Speech Language Pathology License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• CPR certification preferred.