Speech Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Location: West Orange (WOR)

Department Name: Speech Pathology-OP

Req #: 0000242275

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $75.71 - $75.71 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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:

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
• Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• 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
• Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation

Preferred:

• Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of normal development

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Varied Hours

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 dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
• Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFY’s 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 commencert 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

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