Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp Department: Speech Therapy Req#: 0000201363 Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $100,800.00 - $117,118.00 Annual 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: 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 Member of ASHA American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider 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 Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients Minimum of 1 year of experience as licensed Speech Language Pathologist Preferred: Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience Knowledge of normal development Certifications and Licenses Required: NJ State Speech Language Pathology license or eligible Member of ASHA American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Scheduling Requirements: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Some evenings/weekends 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 department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur Effectively shares information regarding therapy/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 commencer 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. Meets minimum annual expected volumes May provide direction to graduate students 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! 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