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RWJBarnabas Health Speech Therapist, (Part-time, Day), Somerville NJ in Somerville, New Jersey
Speech Therapist, (Part-time, Day), Somerville NJReq #:0000157384
Category:Speech Therapy
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ Somerset
Department:Speech Therapy
Location:
RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Speech Therapist in Somerville, NJ. This role will provide assessments to inpatient in our Acute Care Hospital as well as provide outpatient services.
Qualifications:
Required:
NJ license required
Certificate of Clinical Competence SLP required
Speech-Language Pathologist
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ license required
Certificate of Clinical Competence
Scheduling Requirements
Day Shift, 32 hours/week
Part Time Schedule
Essential Functions:
Administers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Identifies and assesses communication and/or swallowing disorders by evaluating etiology, case history, and test results.
Counsels patient/families regarding findings, treatment goals, progress, referrals, etc.
Interprets and offers findings to physicians, etc. and determines the need for additional referrals.
Provides thorough plan of treatment and appropriate therapy.
Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive documentation to include findings, impressions, recommendations, progress and other patient-related concerns.
Compiles accurate statistics, insurance forms, and charge sheets as necessary.
Promotes inter-disciplinary consultation, completes continuing education for licensure and professional growth and provides in-service presentations as appropriate
Timely response to professional concerns of a non-clinical nature (i.e.: telephone calls, response to student needs, and reply to correspondence.)
Carries out principles of positive guest relations.
Provides peer review, supervises clinical fellows or student interns.
Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
Assess data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to age-specific health care needs.
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer