Speech Pathologist; Slp), Weekend - Part Time

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (SLP), WEEKEND DAYS - PART TIME

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Speech Pathologist (SLP), Weekend Days – Part Time

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR, Hackensack, New Jersey

Requisition #

Shift: Weekend Day

Status:
Part-time without Benefits

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.

• Prepares for the evaluation of the patient/client in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and standards of practice including obtaining patient history, administering appropriate tests and measurements accurately and efficiently. Exhibits knowledge and understanding of patient/client's diagnoses. Integrates and synthesizes evaluation results, behavioral observations and information obtained from history to develop diagnostic impressions, goals and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Establishes a plan of care with the client/patient/family based on functional, measurable, and realistic long and short term goals.
• Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department's responsibility. Treatment reflects age and developmentally appropriate activities determined through analysis of data. Uses a systematic approach to clinical decision making.
• Utilizes reassessment to modify goals, progress treatment, or recommend discontinuation of therapy.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.) including referral of the patient/client to another health care professional or healthcare services.
• Documentation is in accordance with policies and procedures. Collects and records accurate data/information in a manner that reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care. Records charges based on services provided.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies, standards of behavior, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Doctoral Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Experience preferred, CF/entry level acceptable.

• Must possess or be eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language and Hearing Association.
• Eligible for temporary or possesses permanent license in the State of New Jersey as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification for new hires starting 01/01/2024.

• Specialty certifications.

Minimum lifting requirement: 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day.

Flat Rate of $7,085.52 Annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards…