Speech Therapist- PACE

Lifelsmnj; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care organization is seeking a per diem, as needed, Speech Therapist in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role will require approximately 8 hours of work per week and is focused on diagnosing and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency impairments. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited therapy program with a current state license and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Come join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current Speech Therapist state license.
• Minimum 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diagnosing and treating individuals with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.
• Provide therapy services per diem and maintain patient records as required.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication with participants and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Monitoring

Instructing

Active listening

Education

Graduate of accredited therapy program

Current Speech Therapist state license

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lutheran Senior LIFE

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'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a difference in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

We are seeking a per diem, as needed, Speech Therapist at Lutheran Senior LIFE! This position will work approximately 8 hours per week.

Lutheran Senior LIFE is a P.A.C.E. program - Providing all-inclusive care for the elderly - in Hudson county.

The Speech Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating individuals with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.

Education/Training/Certifications: Graduate of an accredited therapy program Current Speech Therapist state license

Skill(s): Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, monitoring, instructing and active listening.

• Experience: : Minimum 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.