Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CFY)- Skilled Nursing Setting
About The Position
Ultimate Therapy is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for Autumn Lake at Berkeley Heights in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The position serves skilled nursing residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs through personalized care and collaboration with the rehabilitation team. Clinical Fellow (CFY) opportunities are available, with required supervision and ongoing feedback. SLP pay is $42–$45 per hour; fellowship pay is discussed during hiring. The role includes assessing speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills; developing functional goals; providing individualized therapy; delivering dysphagia interventions; educating residents and caregivers; documenting assessments and outcomes; adjusting care plans; and contributing to discharge recommendations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Active New Jersey SLP license, or eligibility for the appropriate state authorization to practice as a Clinical Fellow.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing experience is a plus.
- New graduates seeking a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills to identify treatment needs.
- Develop functional goals that support residents’ daily interactions, routines, and participation in care.
- Provide individualized therapy addressing communication, attention, memory, and everyday problem-solving.
- Deliver dysphagia interventions and coordinate swallowing recommendations with nursing and dietary staff.
- Educate residents and caregivers on techniques they can practice outside treatment sessions.
- Document assessments and outcomes, adjust care plans, and contribute to discharge recommendations.
- For Clinical Fellows, complete clinical responsibilities with required supervision and ongoing feedback.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- CEU reimbursement.
- Parental leave and disability insurance.
- Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.
- Support from therapy leadership and collaboration with fellow clinicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
