Speech Pathologist, Speech Pathology, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver goal-directed evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across age groups with cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.

The role requires an active ASHA certification and NJ state licensure, with BLS and possible CFY candidacy. Day shift, on-site at The Valley Hospital-Paramus, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders or related areas from an accredited college or university.
• No previous experience required.
• Current ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New Jersey license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS certification.
• CFY candidate may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide SLP evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across age groups with cognitive, communication, or swallowing disabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health-team members to optimize patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical standards.

Skills

ASHA Certification

New Jersey License (SLP)

BLS Certification

CFY candidate

Attention to detail

Time management

Interdisciplinary team communication

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Position Summary

To provide quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients in a variety of age groups with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities.

Position Summary

To provide quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients in a variety of age groups with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities.

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders or related areas from an accredited college or university.

Experience

No previous experience required.

Skills

Current certification by the American Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists (ASHA) in Speech-Language Pathology. Maintains current state of New Jersey license in Speech-Language Pathology. Current BLS certification. May be a CFY candidate. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.