Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Speech Language Pathologist involves providing direct patient care services to adults with brain injuries, specifically addressing communication challenges. Responsibilities include coordinating services with other healthcare professionals and possibly assisting in training and supervising students. This is temporary, 6-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
• Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation

Preferred:

• Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of normal development
• Knowledge and experience of working with someone with brain injury
• Experience in the field of brain injury preferred
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non-profit organization

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• 40 hours per week for 6 months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers effective therapeutic services individually and in groups that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques
• Assists population served with improving linguistic challenges in preparation for public speaking engagements within the community
• Communicates Speech-Language evaluations on population served that accurately and efficiently identifies strengths and needs in the area being evaluated
• Effectively communicates this information in verbal and written forms
• Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept,Opportunity Project, Inc, and hospital competencies
• Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
• Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFY s and peers
• Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions
• Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
• Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commensurate with state license laws
• Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics

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.