Speech Therapist- PACE

lsmnj; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in Jersey City is seeking a per diem Speech Therapist to provide diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, voice and fluency impairments. The role offers approximately 8 hours per week as needed, in Hudson County.

Education requirements include a graduate of an accredited therapy program and a current state license. Prior related experience (≥3 years) is preferred. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer position.

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

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Monitoring

Instructing

Active listening

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Current Speech Therapist state license

Job description

'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.

1. 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.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position pays $55/hour.