Dysphagia Speech Pathologist Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination in New Jersey, providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Job Description: PD Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapy

We are seeking a skilled Dysphagia Speech Pathologist to join our team at RWJ Rahway Hospital. As a Speech Pathologist with RWJBarnabas Health, you will provide treatment to inpatients and outpatients with a diagnosis of stroke, aphasia, and dysphagia as needed, as well as patients in our LTAC, Kindred Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients on the initial visit, at regularly scheduled intervals, and at discharge using standardized tests and measurements and direct observation
• Formulating objective treatment goals and plans to achieve goals
• Modifying goals and plans as needed
• Providing medically prescribed treatments for patients in acute care, Kindred hospital, and outpatients
• Completing written or computerized documentation in the medical record as pertains to the patient's status
• Completing other forms and letters as required
• Participating in interdisciplinary team conferences, patient and family meetings, and other committees and meetings as assigned
• Maintaining knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as relates to speech language pathology
• Participating in educational activities, including student supervision and provision of education in areas of expertise or interest
• Contributing to hospital and community education within the scope of knowledge as requested

Requirements:

• Master s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Our team is committed to providing high-quality patient care and education, and we are dedicated to making a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is the leading academic health system in New Jersey, advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. We are committed to creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and take the first step towards a rewarding career in speech language pathology