Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
Eligible for Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLP-CF) with New Jersey licensure requirements.
Preferred experience with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Pediatric clinical practicum experience is encouraged.
Knowledge of infant and toddler development and pediatric communication disorders is essential.
Valid New Jersey driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Responsibilities
Conduct developmental screenings and comprehensive evaluations in children's natural environments.
Assist in developing and reviewing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Provide evidence-based speech and language interventions to support developmental skills.
Coach parents and caregivers on communication strategies for daily routines.
Collaborate with various professionals to ensure family-centered care.
Utilize New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards for intervention planning.
Complete accurate clinical documentation and maintain communication with families and team members.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities and clinical mentorship.
Flexible community-based caseload.
Engagement in multidisciplinary discussions and training.
Supportive work environment focused on family-centered practices.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Fellow
Location: Union County, NJ
Department Name: Early Intervention Grant
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $85,500.00 - $85,500.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
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. Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow - Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health
A typical day for an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow may include:
Conducting developmental and communication screenings, comprehensive evaluations, and ongoing assessments in children's natural environments to identify individual strengths, developmental needs, and functional outcomes, under appropriate clinical supervision.
Assisting in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members.
Providing evidence-based speech and language intervention services to support receptive and expressive language, communication, social communication, and other developmental skills within the scope of speech-language pathology.
Coaching parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate communication and developmental strategies that can be naturally incorporated into daily routines and family activities.
Collaborating with occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental interventionists, service coordinators, physicians, and other professionals to promote coordinated, family-centered care.
Utilizing the New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards as a framework for understanding developmental expectations and supporting developmentally appropriate intervention planning and family education.
Selecting and adapting appropriate activities and evidence-based intervention strategies to address IFSP outcomes, while evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in meeting individual child and family goals.
Utilizing discipline-specific assessment tools and developmental checklists to identify communication needs and determine appropriate speech-language pathology interventions in collaboration with the IFSP team.
Participating in multidisciplinary discussions regarding child progress, developmental challenges, recommendations for ongoing services, transition planning, and discharge recommendations as children prepare for preschool or other community services.
Completing timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, session notes, progress reports, IFSP documentation, billing records, and other required clinical documentation in accordance with Children's Specialized Hospital and New Jersey Early Intervention Program requirements.
Maintaining ongoing communication with families, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members through email, telephone, and other communication platforms.
Seeking clinical supervision and consultation, incorporating feedback, and actively participating in clinical performance reviews and professional development opportunities to support successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship.
Participating in continuing education, mandatory training, staff meetings, conference calls, and professional development opportunities while maintaining clinical competencies.
Assisting in the education and training of colleagues, students, and interdisciplinary team members regarding Early Intervention philosophy, family-centered practices, and evidence-based pediatric intervention approaches.
Meeting productivity expectations while delivering exceptional, family-centered care with professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Traveling throughout assigned service areas to provide therapy services within homes, childcare centers, and other natural environments.
This role might be for you if:
You are passionate about helping infants and toddlers achieve developmental milestones through meaningful, family-centered speech-language pathology services.
You are excited to begin your Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship and develop your clinical skills in pediatric Early Intervention.
You enjoy coaching parents and caregivers and empowering families to support their child's communication and development within everyday routines.
You thrive working independently in community settings while receiving clinical mentorship and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
You value building strong relationships with families and supporting them throughout their Early Intervention journey.
You communicate effectively with caregivers, clinical supervisors, service coordinators, physicians, educators, and other healthcare professionals.
You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage a flexible community-based caseload.
You enjoy developing creative, evidence-based intervention strategies that support children's communication, language, and overall development.
You are receptive to feedback, committed to professional growth, and motivated to develop the clinical competencies necessary for independent practice.
You value compassion, collaboration, and making a lasting difference during a child's earliest years of development.
To Be Considered:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Licensure: Eligible for Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLP-CF). Must meet applicable New Jersey licensure requirements, including temporary licensure and authorization approved under New Jersey Department of Health Early Intervention personnel standards, as applicable. Valid Driver's License required.
Experience: Experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred. Candidates with pediatric clinical practicum experience are encouraged to apply. Speech-language pathologists performing Targeted Evaluation Team (TET) evaluations must have at least two (2) years of pediatric experience working with and evaluating children from birth through age five, consistent with applicable NJEIS personnel standards.
Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of typical infant and toddler development, pediatric communication disorders, family-centered coaching practices, developmental evaluation techniques, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development, evidence-based speech-language pathology interventions, New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and caregiver education.
Requirements: Valid New Jersey driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and automobile insurance with the ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
Schedule: Ability to work a Full-time schedule and travel daily to homes, childcare centers, and other natural environments throughout Union County, NJ.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
