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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient - Part Time - New Brunswick, NJReq #:45534
Category:Speech Therapy
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Please note in comments to HR section below
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Speech Therapy IP NB
Location:
Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Overview:
Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. May assist in the training and supervision of students.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
NJ State Speech Language Pathology license or eligible
Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible
Member of ASHA
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements
Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders
Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients
Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year of experience as licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Student clinical experience in pediatrics rehabilitation experience
Knowledge of normal development
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ State Speech Language Pathology license or eligible
Member of ASHA
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
Scheduling Requirements:
Part-Time (24 hours/week)
1 late shift, 10:30am-7pm
Some weekends required
Essential Functions:
Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques
Communicates Speech-Language evaluations on population served that accurately and efficiently identifies strengths and needs in the area being evaluated. Effectively communicates this information in verbal and written forms
Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept., and hospital competencies
Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFYs and peers
Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions
Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commencer with state license laws
Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics.
Meets minimum annual expected volumes
May provide direction to graduate students
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Plans
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer