Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Children’s Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital’s founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective…so children can achieve more of their goals.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and/or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. Primary focus during after-school hours

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques.
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  Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept., and hospital competencies.
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  Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur.
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  Effectively shares information regarding therapy techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFs and peers.
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  Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions.
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  Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions.
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  Provides in-service training to staff and community as requested and completes training comensurate with state license laws.
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  Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics.

FORMAL EDUCATION AND JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders. Knowledge of normal development is desirable. Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties. Member of ASHA required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate. AHA BLS Provider Certification required.
NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible.
Master s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded. Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements. Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience desirable.
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