Speech Pathologist, Speech Pathology, Per Diem, Day

Valley Medical Services Inc; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Group term life & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide goal-directed evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients across age groups with cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Education: master's degree in SLP; licensure and ASHA certification required; no prior experience required; CFY candidates welcome. Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New Jersey licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May be a CFY candidate.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to think critically and analyze information.
• Effective time management and prioritization.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with health-system staff, patients and families.

Skills

ASHA certification

NJ SLP license

BLS certification

CFY candidate possible

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication with health-system

Education

Master's 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.

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 Pathologists 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.