Speech Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Location: Toms River West (TRW)

Department Name: Speech Pathology-OP

Req #: 0000252545

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $98,508.8 - $114,628.8 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Speech Pathologist provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and/or swallowing disorders within therapy suites, inpatient nursing areas, or outpatient settings. This role coordinates treatment alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals while actively contributing to departmental clinical goals and productivity demands. Qualified candidates may also assist in the training, supervision, and clinical direction of graduate students, volunteers, and Clinical Fellows.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligible)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (or eligible; Clinical Fellows welcome to apply)
• Active membership with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
• Completion of the national examination if beginning a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) affiliation
• Evidence of continuing education 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
• Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients
• Tact, initiative, and strong professional judgment in the performance of duties

Preferred:

• Bilingual proficiency (ability to independently provide comprehensive services in the patient's preferred language, distinguish communication differences from disorders, and explain normal language acquisition processes)
• Student clinical experience in pediatrics
• Rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of typical development

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Essential Functions:

• Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to the population served and remains knowledgeable of current clinical techniques.
• Conducts Speech-Language evaluations on the population served to accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs, communicating findings in verbal and written formats.
• Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Speech and Hearing Department competency criteria and hospital competencies.
• Meets productivity demands and minimum annual expected volumes by seeking out opportunities within the entire department during cancellations, no-shows, and low-census periods.
• Completes written evaluations, therapy documentation, and patient coordination records in a timely manner meeting ASHA specifics.
• Effectively shares information regarding therapy, evaluation techniques, and hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFYs, and peers.
• Participates in departmental projects that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions.
• Communicates job-specific concerns and actively participates in developing solutions.
• Provides in-service training to staff and the community as requested and completes training commensurate with state license laws.
• Directs daily professional contact with patients, families, nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.