Speech Pathologist in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title:Speech Pathologist

Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:Speech Therapy

Req #:0000204386

Status:Hourly

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $67.31 - $67.31, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly 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,

Qualifications:

Required:

Master s Degree in Speech Pathology NJ State Licensure

Preferred:

• ICU experience with stroke patients
• Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Ability to perform MBSS

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00—5:00
• Days
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Administers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
• Identifies and assesses communication and swallowing disorders by evaluating etiology, case history, and test results
• Counsels patients/families regarding findings, treatment goals, progress, referrals, etc
• Interprets and offers findings to physicians, etc
• And determines the need for additional referrals
• Provides a 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
• Impiles accurate statistics, insurance forms, and charge sheets as necessary
• Promotes interdisciplinary 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 patient 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 interpret information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to age-specific health care needs

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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