Speech Pathologist, Speech Pathology, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide quality, goal-directed Speech and Language Pathology evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients in a variety of age groups who have cognitive, communication, and/or swallowing disabilities. The position is located at The Valley Hospital-Paramus and is a per diem day-shift role.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders, or a related area from an accredited college or university.
Current ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current New Jersey license in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to perform work accurately and attend to details.
Effective critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Effective time-management skills to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities.
Ability to communicate and interact with the health system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to function competently in a changing work environment as patient needs change.

Nice To Haves

May be a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients with cognitive, communication, and/or swallowing disabilities.
Provide goal-directed Speech and Language Pathology treatment.
Participate in discharge planning for patients.

Benefits

Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
Six paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
Retirement plan.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
Daycare discounts at various facilities.