Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist – PRN, Weekdays, Burlington County Established in 1904, Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association is a non‑profit home care community health organization serving Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey. We are one of the very few home care agencies qualified to provide a continuum of care for patients of all ages, no matter how serious the problem, no matter what stage of the illness. We are currently seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to care for home care patients. As a Speech Therapist, you will play an important role in our home healthcare services. Here, you will be able to work alongside referring physicians and home care clinicians to provide direct care, support, education and therapies to patients rehabilitating their speech, language, cognitive and swallowing functions at home. Our Speech Therapist work closely with physicians, nurses and case managers to implement therapeutic care and recovery plans for patients and their families. Assignments require considerable independence of professional judgment and are carried out in accordance with best practice standards and established policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the agency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assess referred patient for rehab services. Develop and educate patients and their care givers on the plan of care. Thoroughly complete all required documentation. Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills. Willingness to travel within our service area. Education and Experience Licensed as a Speech Therapist by the State of New Jersey. Graduate of a Speech Therapist education program. Certification for CPR. At least 2 years of recent experience. Join our exceptional team and find out why we are the first name in home health care and rehabilitation services for southern New Jersey patients. #J-18808-Ljbffr