Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - CCC

Hospital Name: Kessler Inpatient Rehab Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Speech Pathologist - CCC
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
Schedule: Per Diem (work 2 days per month, one of which must be a weekend and the second a holiday, or high needs day or weekday)
Compensation: $62 per hour plus differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas. 

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

As a SLP you will evaluate all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. 

Minimum requirements:

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association or eligibility for Certification pending professional experience required.
• Certified BLS through American Heart Association required

Preferred Experienece:

• Two (2) years of experience 

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans