Job Title: Fellow

Location: Monmouth (MNC)

Department Name: Speech Pathology-OP

Req #: 0000255337

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $96,678.40 - $96,678.40 per year

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:

As an outpatient Clinical Fellow in the Clinical Fellowship Program, this individual will have the opportunity for enhanced learning and skill development. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication or swallowing disorders, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• CF eligible through ASHA
• Passing score on Praxis exam
• Temporary NJ State Speech Language Pathology License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Temporary NJ State Speech Language Pathology License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Works to advance through the CF program curriculum and trainings with direct mentorship
• Delivers effective therapeutic services aligned with current evidence-based practices
• Performs evaluations in the areas of speech, language, feeding, cognition, voice, fluency, and augmentative communication accurately and efficiently
• Completes basic competencies for the Speech & Hearing Department, as well as hospital-based competencies
• Meets productivity expectations by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
• Participates in projects that are consistent with department and hospital goals, mission, and vision
• Provides in-service training to staff and community as requested
• Completes documentation in a timely manner in accordance with hospital policies.
• Adheres to clinical and ethical practices aligned with state regulations and American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) practice standards
• Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other healthcare professionals

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.