Speech Pathologist - Per Diem

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Speech Pathology treatment program that focuses on speech-language disorder, swallowing impairments/dysfunction and cognitive functioning to achieve an optimal level of independence. Provides an environment conducive to functional goal achievement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Perform clinical care professionally.
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members.
• Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles.
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team.
• Dysphagia experience required.
• MBS experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms..

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
• Long-term care facility experience.
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish).

Licenses and Certifications Required:
• Speech Language Pathology License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
• CPR certification preferred.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!