Speech Pathologist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes coordination, education and precise documentation to deliver evidence-based services.

Required are a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office or Google Suite. Licensure in NJ and CCC-SLP preferred; CF/entry level acceptable.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Coordinate, educate, communicate and document to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care.
• Settings may include inpatient and/or outpatient; rotations to other services as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in speech-language pathology

Doctoral Degree in speech-language pathology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders within the scope of practice as defined by the State Department of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. The speech language pathologist is engaged in the processes of coordination, education,communication and documentation to ensure that the patient/client receives comprehensive, individualized and evidence based services. Settings may include inpatient (acute & rehab) and/or outpatient. The position may rotate to other services as per the program guidelines. The incumbent also performs other professional duties and participates in department/facility/network initiatives based on needs and opportunity.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Doctoral Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Experience preferred, CF/entry level acceptable.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Must possess or be eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
• Eligible for temporary or possesses permanent license in the State of New Jersey as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Specialty certifications.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.