Job Overview:

The Speech Pathologist will provide thereapy treatment to inpatients and outpatients with diagnosis of stroke as needed as well as patients in our LTAC and Kindred.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited college or university

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements:

• Weekend/holiday/weekday shifts on an as needed basis
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the daily activities of the Speech Language Pathology Department
• Recommend and initiate orders for material, equipment and services
• Maintain or provide for the maintenance of records and reports as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of work done in the department
• Periodically review service performance and recommend actions or changes to director
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as relates to Speech Language Pathology
• Serve as a resource to other departments for the specialty
• Perform as the Speech Language Pathology Center Coordinator for Clinical Education
• Work with the Department Coordinator for Clinical Education to coordinate all clinical, in-service and continuing education within the department to ensure consistency of standards
• Contribute to hospital and community education within scope of knowledge
• Assist the director to interview, select, train, evaluate and develop employees
• Initiate or contribute to the revision of policies and procedures, forms and documentation tools for Speech Language Pathology
• Schedule and direct the activities of staff and volunteers
• Perform the duties of a speech language pathologist

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.

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.