Speech Language Pathologist Outpatient Pediatrics

Child & Adolescent Newark, NJ

2-3 late days required (after school hours)

Who We Are:

Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. Through our 16 New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.

What You'll Do:

As an integral member of our team, you will evaluate patients needs and provide Speech Therapy for outpatient populations.

• 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, CFYs 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 commencert 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.
• Meets minumum annual expected volumes.

What You Need:

• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible. Clinical Fellows welcome to apply.
• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation. Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements. Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience desirable.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required.
• Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders. Knowledge of normal development is desirable.
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties.
• Member of ASHA required.

What Do We Offer?

We offer a competitive salary, highly flexible schedules, a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, flexible saving account, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, matched 403(b) retirement savings plan and more.

How Do You Join Our Amazing Team?

For immediate consideration, or to learn more, please call/text Stacey Sheridan, Recruiter, at 732-427-9444, email your resume/CV to: ssheridan@childrens-specialized.org,

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