Speech PathologistReq #:0000203693 Category:Speech Therapy Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp Department:Speech Pathology-OP Salary:$100,880.00 - $117,125.00 per year Location: Newark (NWK), 182 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ 07112 Job Title:Speech Pathologist Location:Newark (NWK) Department Name:Speech Pathology-OP Req #:0000203693 Status:Salaried Shift:Day Salary Range: $100,880.00 - $117,125.00, Annual Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work, The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience, Job Summary Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders, Coordinates services with other health professionals, Essential Job Functions Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques, Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech and Hearing Department, and hospital competencies, Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire department when cancellations, no shows and low census occur, Effeciently shares information regarding therapy or 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, Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics, Other duties as assigned Formal Education and Job Related Experience Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements, Student clinical experience in pediatrics, Rehabilitation experience desirable, 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 Bilingual Spanish preferred Feeding experience preferred Certification Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech Language Hearing Association or eligible American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required NJ State Speech Language Pathology License Education and Experience Additional Comments Bilingual SLPs must be able to independently provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders using the client or patient language and preferred mode of communication, They must also have the linguistic proficiency to Describe the process of normal speech and language acquisition for both bilingual and monolingual speakers of that language, including how those processes are manifested in oral and written language, or manually coded languages when applicable, Apply intervention strategies for treatment of communication disorders in the language or mode of communication most appropriate for the needs of the individual, Job Specific Contacts This is for after school and evening hours starting at 3pm and after Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists, and other health professionals, Physical Demands Therapy office, therapy suite, inpatient nursing areas, or outpatient areas. Working Environment Additional Comments Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer