Speech Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Pathologist Location: 1135 Broad St Suite 215, Clifton, NJ 07013 Department: Speech Pathology-OP Salary: $98,508.80 - $114,628.80 per year Job Overview 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. Qualifications Required: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Speech Correctionist or Speech‑Language Specialist Certificate Member of ASHA AHA BLS Provider Certification 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 Preferred: Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience Knowledge of normal development Bilingual Essential Functions 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 dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFY's 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 commencing 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 Scheduling Requirements Full Time 40 hours a week Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr