PD Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapy

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000169731
Category: Speech Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Speech Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited college or university

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Weekday/weekend/holiday shifts on an as-needed basis
• Per Diem

• Evaluate patients on the initial visit, at regularly scheduled intervals and at discharge using standardized tests and measurements and direct observation
• Formulate objective treatment goals and plan to achieve goals
• Modify goals and plan as needed
• Provide medically prescribed treatments for patients in acute care, Kindred hospital and outpatients
• Complete written or computerized documentation in the medical record as pertains to the patient’s status
• Complete other forms and letters as required
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, patient and family meetings and other committees and meetings as assigned
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as relates to speech language pathology
• Participate in educational activities including student supervision and provision of education in areas of expertise or interest
• Contribute to hospital and community education within the scope of knowledge as requested