Speech Language Pathologist

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in the Cranford School District. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a critical role in supporting and improving a child's ability to participate as successfully and fully in their school environment. You will utilize occupation therapy methods and methodologies to achieve this goal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Available during regular school hours at assigned sites and for required meetings within the parameters of the scheduled workday.
• Utilize the educational model of service versus the medical model of service in regards to the development and maintenance of a student's therapy program.
• Communicate effectively with educational staff, CSH School Services staff, parents, students, and other necessary entities.
• Participate in IEP and other school meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with school personnel to formulate a specialized transdisciplinary plan for students.
• Provide instruction, training, supervision, and monitoring of school personnel in the use of prescribed therapeutic plans, techniques, or modalities.
• Carry out assessment, reassessment, and evaluation procedures for referred students, meeting district and CSH School Services requirements and timelines.
• Plan, develop, and implement therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and educationally relevant.
• Complete all necessary documentation, databases, schedules, and billing logs in accordance with CSH School Services department policy and assigned district/school's policy.
• Maintain and be accountable for therapy inventory and equipment.
• Complete all assigned mandatory education requirements within stated timeframes.
• May supervise clinical fieldwork students in conjunction with the Fieldwork Coordinator, according to stated student program objectives.
• Support efforts to accomplish the goals of Children's Specialized Hospital's School Services, adhering to the noncompete policies of the organization.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.