Per Diem Speech Pathologist - Union, NJ

Job Title

Speech Pathologist

Union, NJ (2840 Morris Ave.)

Speech Pathology-OP, Children’s Specialized Hospital

$75.71 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation offered will depend on educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and/or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals and may assist in training and supervising students.

• Delivers effective therapeutic services relevant to the population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques.
• Communicates speech-language evaluations accurately and efficiently; documents findings in verbal and written form.
• Completes basic competencies for the population in accordance with department and hospital criteria.
• Meets productivity demands by seeking opportunities when cancellations, no‑shows, or low census occur.
• Shares information on therapy/evaluation techniques and hospital procedures with students, volunteers, and peers.
• Participates in department projects aligned with department and hospital goals.
• Communicates job‑specific concerns and develops solutions.
• Provides in‑service training to staff and community and completes training per state license laws.
• Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy, patient coordination; meets ASHA standards.

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• NJ State Speech‑Language Pathology License or eligibility.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association or eligibility.
• Speech Correctionist or Speech‑Language Specialist Certificate.
• Member of ASHA.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification.
• Evidence of continuing education to maintain licensing requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and applications in diagnosis and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Tact, initiative, and judgment in the performance of duties.

• Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience.
• Knowledge of normal development.
• One year of experience as licensed SLP.

• NJ State Speech‑Language Pathology License or eligibility.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association or eligibility.
• Speech Correctionist or Speech‑Language Specialist Certificate.
• Member of ASHA.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification.

• Per Diem.
• Saturday mornings and after‑school hours available.

Essential functions are not listed in this job description but may include the duties outlined above.

• Retirement Plans.
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and others.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.