Speech Therapist

mbhealthcare; Stratford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, NJ is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to join our compassionate rehabilitation team.

You will conduct evaluations, provide therapy per treatment plans, document results, and collaborate with therapy staff to support patients’ speech and swallowing goals.

NJ licensure is required; this PRN role offers flexible scheduling in a supportive, family‑oriented facility with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• NJ Speech Language Pathologist license (state licensure).
• Experience in long-term care / skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage diverse patient needs and personalities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapy teams and Rehab Department.
• Complete evaluations and documentation.
• Provide recommendations to support communication assessments.
• Deliver speech therapy per treatment plans.
• Address speech, dysphagia, and overall communication ability.
• Manage treatment documentation and notes in electronic records.
• Familiar with PDPM and SLP screening.
• Align therapies with Medicaid/Medicare billing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist for Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

in Stratford, NJ

Shift/hours: PRN

Working at Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. As a Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center employee, you will be an integral member of our team and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each day.

Local Skilled Nursing Facility, IN-HOUSE THERAPY opportunity

Now seeking per diem Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities/duties:

• Work collaboratively with the therapy teams and Rehab Department
• Complete evaluations and all necessary documentation
• Provide recommendations supporting communications/assessments.
• Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Offer treatments that help improve patient’s speech and/or dysphagia and overall ability to communicate.
• Independently manage workflow which includes allotting time for treatment documentation of individual and group treatments and notes in the electronic records system.
• Familiar with PDPM and SLP screening
• Align therapy treatments and plans with understanding of Medicaid and Medicare billing

Qualifications:

• New Jersey License
• Background/experience in long term care (specifically a Skilled Nursing Facility)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and ability levels.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

We offer:

• Great environment with supportive management team
• Competitive pay and generous benefits
• Career advancement opportunity

Career Advancement Opportunity

Required License/Certifications:

• Speech Therapy License in state of NJ

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affection, or sexual orientation, marital status, atypical heredity, cellular or blood trait, nationality, religion, disability and liability for services in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. We will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees with a disability.