Speech Language Pathologist- Outpatient

Select Physical Therapy • $82K — $105K *
Orange, NJ 07050In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Completion of educational requirements for state licensure in Speech Therapy
  • Valid NJ state licensure or eligibility as a Speech Language Pathologist
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Preferred experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, but entry-level candidates acceptable
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to use proper body mechanics in patient treatment
  • Open to new graduates seeking Clinical Fellowship opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders from strokes and traumatic brain injuries
  • Develop treatment plans addressing conditions like aphasia and dysphagia
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
  • Assist in curriculum development for therapy programs
  • Participate in monthly re-evaluations and discharge planning
  • Provide support and feedback to families to ensure understanding of treatment goals
  • Partner with community groups and resources for comprehensive rehabilitation

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional advancement
  • Participation in a Journal Club for ongoing education
  • Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
  • Access to nationwide job opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Support for continuing education initiatives
  • Paid Sick Time (PST) for health-related absences
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings
Full Job Description
Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: West Orange, NJ

Pay Range: $82,000 - $105,000 annually depending on years of experience

Responsibilities

General Rehabilitation within the Outpatient Department

- The Speech Therapist will primarily work within the Outpatient Speech Therapy team, while providing occasional assistance within the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program as needed.

- The ST evaluates and treats patients with primary diagnoses of stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive diseases, brain cancer, and head/neck cancer. Develops treatment plans to address deficits such as aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, dysphonia, and cognitive-linguistic impairments. Works with a multi-disciplinary team and assists in curriculum development and participates in monthly re-evaluations and discharge planning for designated patients. Provides feedback to family members to facilitate an understanding of and cooperation with the implementation of program goals. Serves as a resource for patients and family members and collaborates with all members of the rehabilitation team. Kessler's Outpatient Program is a dynamic learning environment with a multidisciplinary team approach. Opportunities to partner with community groups and resources. All outcomes are evidence-based driven.

Qualifications

  • Education: Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Speech Therapy
  • Licensure: Current and valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an SLP required
  • CPR Certification
  • Prior experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred; entry level acceptable
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with staff members, support personnel, patients, families, physicians, and other Kessler staff.
  • Ability to use proper body mechanics in all aspects of patient treatment (i.e. lifting, moving heavy equipment, transferring patients, etc.)
  • New grads looking for Clinical Fellowship are welcome


Additional Data

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
  • Professional Advancement
  • Journal Club
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Nationwide Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education
  • Paid Sick Time (PST)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
  • 401(k) Plan and much, much more

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