Job Description

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing a full range of speech language pathology services including: identification, assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

The successful candidate will be able to:

Perform evidence based evaluations and speech therapy on patients
Perform evaluations and treatments of patients in all areas of HMH MMC including outpatient (pediatrics and adults), acute care, Transitional Care Unit (subacute) and radiology (Modified Bariums Swallows for both inpatients and outpatients)
Proficient in researching viral and bacterial infections and its effects on speech, cognition and swallowing and implementation of appropriate evaluation and treatment modalities
Select, administer, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and instrumental assessments necessary for the detection and evaluation of a variety of speech, language, voice, cognition or swallowing disorders
Establish appropriate long-and short-term goals and treatment objectives
Effectively communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s level of function, clinical progress and intended plan of care
Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events
Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers or medical professionals
Refer patients as appropriate for additional educational or medical services
Be proactive to improve patient satisfaction and identify problems within environment of care
Maintain competency and established workflows when utilizing medical record compliance with interdepartmental requirements
Supervise Graduate level Speech Language Pathology students performing Clinical Internship
Supervision of Clinical Fellows during CF experience (Clinical Fellow) when applicable
Participate in transdisciplinary performance improvement (PI) projects and assist in collecting data for PI projects
Assist in developmental and execution of hospital and community based educational programs (i.e. Stroke Awareness Day)
Collaborate with Department Lead Therapist on regular basis to discuss ongoing speech department needs, assist in participating in duties to meet pressing Speech Therapy Department concerns, and provide suggestions to improve efficiency of Speech department
Monitor and report daily productivity measure to Lead Therapist and director of the department and notify lead therapist of reason for below productivity expectations/performance
Complete administrative duties that are assigned during Lead Therapist’s absence
Complete annual discipline specific competencies as outlined by Lead Therapist
Assist Lead Therapist with management of caseload to maintain adequate productivity and timely patient care (all areas including outpatient, acute care, TCU (SNF) and radiology)
Assist Lead Therapist with completion of charge reconciliation process daily as needed
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Speech Language Pathology and adhere to same (This includes knowledge of all areas including school requirements, Early Intervention (EI) requirements, SNF (Subacute Nursing Facility) requirements, OP requirements and acute care requirements
Perform any and all duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

At least 1 year of Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathology experience
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university
Must maintain current Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or must be in process of completing a CF (clinical fellow) year under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist holding a CCC from ASHA
Current and Valid New Jersey Speech Language Therapy License required
Current and Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with oral motor/feeding skills is required
Customer/patient centric attitude and behavior a must

What We Offer