Category: Speech Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Speech Pathology-OP
Salary: $100,880.00 - $117,125.00 per year
Location: Newark (NWK), 182 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ 07112
Job Title:Speech Pathologist
Location:Newark (NWK)
Department Name:Speech Pathology-OP
Req #:0000203693
Status:Salaried
Shift:Day
Salary Range: $100,880.00 - $117,125.00, Annual
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work,
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 Summary
Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders,
Coordinates services with other health professionals,
Essential Job Functions
Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques,
Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech and Hearing Department, and hospital competencies,
Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur,
Effeciently shares information regarding therapy or evaluation techniques and or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFYs 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,
Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics,
Other duties as assigned
Formal Education and Job Related Experience
Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology,
Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements,
Student clinical experience in pediatrics,
Rehabilitation experience desirable,
Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders,
Knowledge of normal development is desirable,
Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties,
Member of ASHA required
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Feeding experience preferred
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible
American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required
NJ State Speech Language Pathology License
Education and Experience Additional Comments
Bilingual SLPs must be able to independently provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders using the client or patient language and preferred mode of communication,
They must also have the linguistic proficiency to
Describe the process of normal speech and language acquisition for both bilingual and monolingual speakers of that language, including how those processes are manifested in oral and written language, or manually coded languages when applicable,
Apply intervention strategies for treatment of communication disorders in the language or mode of communication most appropriate for the needs of the individual,
Job Specific Contacts
This is for after school and evening hours starting at 3pm and after
Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists, and other health professionals,
Physical Demands
Therapy office, therapy suite, inpatient nursing areas, or outpatient areas.
Working Environment Additional Comments
Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients.
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