Speech Therapist - All Shifts Available (Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem) - Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey

Overview

VNA Health Group is a premiere Medicare/Medicaid-certified provider of home health, hospice, and community-based services. We’ve been serving families and individuals with the most advanced, comprehensive clinical home care in NJ since 1912.

 

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.

 

 

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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 physician

Documents all changes in client’s condition and updates care plans and outcomes accordingly

Identifies counseling needs and plans appropriate teaching strategies

Monitors quality and appropriateness of services provided

Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies

Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Omission 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 Pathology

2-3 years of prior clinical experience and community based experience preferred

Strong computer skills  

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Valid 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

 

 

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.