Speech Therapist- PACE

Lutheran Senior LIFE; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jersey City is seeking a per diem Speech Therapist to provide care for elderly participants. This position involves approximately 8 hours of work per week, focusing on diagnosing and treating speech-related impairments. Candidates should have a degree from an accredited program, a state license, and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The organization emphasizes care for elderly individuals who may feel isolated, ensuring impactful work in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current state license for Speech Therapy.
• Minimum 3 years related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency impairments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Monitoring

Instructing

Active listening

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Current Speech Therapist state license

Job description

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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.