Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Speech Pathologist, per diem, outpatient in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Speech Pathologist, per diem, outpatientReq #:0000150687
Category:Speech Therapy
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ New Brunswick
Department:Speech Therapy
Location:
Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Overview:
Evaluation, treatment and counseling of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Provides service to outpatients within the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree in Speech Pathology required
Completion of Speech Pathology practicum hours required
Certificate of Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association required
NJ Speech Language Pathology licensure required
Preferred:
Competence with MBSS preferred,
Pediatric outpatient and/or NICU experience.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients in the outpatient setting
Patient and family intervention for adult and pediatric patients in assessment and treatment of dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, or voice disorders
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 off 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 a ropriate.
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 youth 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.
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
