What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at CareOne?
Company Description CareOne is a leading, family-owned senior care provider with more than 50 locations across New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Connecticut. The organization offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, sub-acute care, and long-term acute care, supporting residents, patients, and families throughout their care journey. CareOne fosters a people-centered environment with a strong emphasis on personalized care tailored to individual needs. Through a commitment to innovation and clinical excellence, CareOne delivers high-quality services in settings designed to feel like home. CareOne is where care and community come together to create a better way of aging.
Role Description This full-time, on-site Speech Language Pathologist role is based in Oradell, NJ. The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat residents and patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Daily responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and documenting progress in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The role collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team, educates patients, families, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies, and participates in care planning meetings. The Speech Language Pathologist also contributes to quality improvement initiatives and helps maintain a safe, supportive therapeutic environment.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess skills in Speech Therapy and the assessment and treatment of Speech-related conditions.
- Candidates should possess skills in evaluating and managing Dysphagia and other swallowing disorders.
- Candidates should possess skills in diagnosing and treating Communication Disorders across diverse populations.
- Candidates should possess skills in addressing Language Disorders, including receptive and expressive language needs.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure (or eligibility) as a Speech Language Pathologist in New Jersey.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Experience in senior care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation settings is beneficial.
- Strong interpersonal, documentation, and time-management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.