Speech Pathologist - Full-Time, Day - Millburn, NJ

Job Overview:

This position involves providing direct patient care services to adults with brain injuries, specifically addressing communication challenges, responsibilities include coordinating services with other healthcare professionals and possibly assisting in training and supervising students.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Member of ASHA required,
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible,
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required,
• NJ State Speech Language Pathology License or eligible,
• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology,
• Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation,
• Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements,

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience of working with someone with brain injury is preferred
• Experience in the field of brain injury preferred,
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist preferred,
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non profit organization also preferred,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Delivers effective therapeutic services individually and in groups that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques,

• Assists population served with improving linguistic challenges in preparation for public speaking engagements within the community,

• 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 and Hearing Dept, Opportunity Project, Inc,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 and 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,

• Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commensurate 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,

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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer