Speech Language Pathologist Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Job Description:

$15,000 BONUS!

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday We are a smallcommunity hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharingideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improveemployee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

GenerousVacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee AssistanceProgram/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligibleafter 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH-Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot PerkSpots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, andchildcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via careerladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function andselecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restorefunction. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for inservicing and community education and in the clinical education ofaffiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-sitecoverage.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Graduate of an accreditedprogram of Speech Language Pathology with a minimum of a M.S. Holdscurrent Connecticut license for Speech Language Pathology.

Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American SpeechLanguage and Hearing Association.

COMPETENCIES

This positionrequires an individual with strong English communication skills,both verbal and written. Must have basic personal computer skillsin the use of Windows based programs such as Word, Outlook andExcel as needed for department functions. Must have access toreliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; andtravel is required in order to perform essential duties. ESSENTIALDUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions are notintended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists ofall responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditionsassociated with the job. They are intended to be accuratereflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of thisposition. These responsibilities and competencies listed below maychange from time to time. Job-Specific Competency 1. Evaluatespatients based on departmental standard. 2. Conducts and modifiesevaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, level of activity, andmedical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurablegoals for each patient. 3. Treats patients with the appropriate andacceptable therapeutic techniques. 4. Administers physical agents(modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to attain establishedgoals. 5. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizingspeech and language activity. 6. Educates patients/families in homeexercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximizeindependent functional activity 7. Determines when a patient hasachieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge ifappropriate. 8. Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines andadheres to the department’s policies and procedures. 9. Seeks andfosters interdepartmental communication and communication with thereferring physician regarding patient care as evidenced byobservation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistentlyfills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to theprofessional code of ethics established by the ASHA and thefacility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs allduties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year. 14.Attends a continuing education course to further/improve treatmenttechniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmentalin-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentationof educational program. HPECHN