Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health•New Brunswick, NJ

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. May assist in the training and supervision of students.

Requirements

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
Member of ASHA
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
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
Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients
Minimum of 1 year of experience as licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Nice To Haves

Student clinical experience in pediatricsÍ¾ rehabilitation experience
Knowledge of normal development

Responsibilities

Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques
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., and hospital competencies
Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFYs 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 commencer 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.
Meets minimum annual expected volumes
May provide direction to graduate students