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Job description
Per Diem Speech Pathologist - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Job Title: PD Speech Pathologist
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department: Speech Therapy
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $72.10 per hour
Job Overview:
The Speech Pathologist provides assessment, treatment and care to patients who exhibit disorders related to articulation, fluency, language, voice and swallowing, ensuring that this is performed appropriate to the age and disorder of the patient served (neonate, child, adolescent and geriatric). Provides in-services to community and professional groups.
Qualifications (Required):
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology License
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
BLS Provider CPR certification through American Heart Association
Successful completion of all Orientation Programs
Acute Care experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology License
Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
BLS Provider CPR certification through American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
2 weekend days per month
Weekdays as needed
Essential Functions:
Assists in care, maintenance, and replenishment of department equipment, materials and forms
Communicates findings, recommendations and progress to patient, family members and medical personnel
Develops and implements individualized treatment programs; develops and maintains long and short term treatment objectives for each patient, and re-evaluates and modifies treatment program as warranted
Integrates information from evaluation to determine presence of absence of specific communication or swallowing disorder(s) and appropriate recommendations
Maintains department and hospital policies, procedures and objectives (refer to Department Policies and Procedures Manual and SBMC Employee Handbook)
Participates in ongoing Performance Improvement programs
Performs other duties as requested by department supervisor/manager
Prepares written documentation as required (refer to Departmental Policies and Procedures Manual Documentation)
Screens and Identifies patients who may benefit from speech therapy services and initiates physician referral
Makes recommendations for services outside of discipline
Selects and administers appropriate diagnostic tools and procedures
Tailors supervision to student s needs, provides appropriate feedback, clarifies expectation
Accommodates changes in schedule based upon department and patient needs
Adheres to assigned work and coverage schedule, providing a minimum of 3 shifts per month if requested
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:
Retirement Plans
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
livingston, NJ, 07039, US
Who can apply
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