Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - $90K-130K per year - VNA Health Group

VNA Health Group is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Rutherford, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

The VNA Health Group

A proud past. A compelling future.

A future that includes you.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
• Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
• Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
• Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
• Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
• Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
• Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.

If this sounds like a future you’d like to be a part of, read on!

We are currently looking for a Speech Therapist to join our team. The position would be responsible for providing speech and language therapy evaluation and treatment to patients in their homes or alternate community settings within sections of Essex County, NJ.

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Responsibilities:

Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.Assesses and evaluates client for speech and language therapy needs and develops and implements appropriate plan of action in collaboration with the physicianDocuments all changes in client’s condition and updates care plans and outcomes accordinglyIdentifies counseling needs and plans appropriate teaching strategiesMonitors quality and appropriateness of services providedAdheres to agency infection control and safety policiesAdheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearanceOmission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position Qualifications: Licensed Speech-Language pathologist with CCC-SLP certification and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology2-3 years of prior clinical experience and community based experience preferredStrong computer skills Strong communication and interpersonal skillsValid NJ drivers license

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors, driving, lifting, sitting, standing, walking, fine motor hand movement, use of phone and tablet for documentation

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EEOC: VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

VNA Health Group Job ID #2162d221-b152-44b0-822d-4bfc6aa93c10. Posted job title: Speech Home Health Therapist

About VNA Health Group

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit independent providers of home health, hospice and community-based care serving New Jersey and northeast Ohio. For more than 110 years, VNA Health Group has assisted individuals and families in achieving their best level of well-being by providing compassionate, coordinated and innovative care in their homes and communities.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing Education