Job DescriptionNow Hiring -
Speech Therapist - Paramus, NJSalary range - $41.00 - $63.00
CareOne at Ridgewood Avenue
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Speech Therapist is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Greets customers in a friendly and welcoming manner. Creates a positive first impression. Smiles, projects a positive attitude.
- Through the continuous improvement of standards of practice and by providing a safe and secure environment the customer will be assured a sense of safety and well-being, free from risk and harm.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of the department/unit by remaining within the acceptable standard of the Agency's Attendance/Tardiness Control Policy.
- Assumes responsibility for a patient caseload, demonstrating clinical expertise with specific diagnosis which include speech/language disorders. (Phonology, morphology, syntax, etc.) and dysphagia (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal and myofunctional disorders.)
- Speech therapy includes providing assessment, treatment and intervention to patients with speech, voice, language communication, swallowing and related disabilities.
- Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the speech disorders.
- Provision of services that support the effective use of augmentative and alternative communication devices and other communication prostheses and assistive devices.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes to assess effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to their evaluations. Referrals are made in relation to their outcomes.
- Documents plan of care and all services provided. Maintains patient records according to Agency policy.
Education:Master's Degree in Speech Therapy
Professional Experience:- Current Speech Therapist Certification in the state of operations
- 3+ years experience in Home Health, Acute Care setting or Rehabilitation Facility
We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Multiple Medical Plans
- Including Pharmacy
- Including Teladoc
- Multiple Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Medicare Employee Assistance
- Legal Plan
- Commuter Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!