Speech Therapist (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP)

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and results-driven Speech Therapist for Per Diem shifts at The Palace Care Center in Maple Shade, New Jersey.

Position Summary

The Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders within a healthcare setting. This role ensures the delivery of evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing function

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs

• Provide direct therapy services to patients within long‑term care settings

• Document assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, strategies, and home programs

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and continuing education activities

• Maintain compliance with ethical standards, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal guidelines

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

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