Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

Ardent Health Services • Westwood, NJ

10d

About The Position

Join our team as a weekend shift, PRN, Speech Therapy Speech Language Pathologist in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• 1 year of experience.
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is a plus

Responsibilities

• To evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans and provide counseling to patients and their families.
• Establish patient expectations understanding and goals of care.
• Create accurate documentation and reporting, as well as delegation of duties, as appropriate to support personnel.
• Maintain communication with staff and outside agencies as per state guidelines.
• Refer patients to other specialists as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees