Speech Therapist, PRN - Lions Gate

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats individuals with speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.

The ideal candidate has a current NJ State license and Certificate of Clinical Competency and is a graduate with a master's degree from an accredited therapy program with at least 3-5 years of experience.  The therapist must have a genuine desire to help others.

This is a per diem position and offers Competitive Pay!

Responsibilities

• Performs speech and language examinations to learn the patient's degree of impairment.
• Evaluates speech and language test results.
• Reviews barium swallow results and/or other test results and overall medical background information.
• Evaluates FEES video swallowing test to determine appropriate diet consistency.
• Educates patients and family members about the various communication techniques or strategies to cope with the impairment.
• Writes reports and maintains client information for the purposes of evaluation, treatment progress and discharge of client.
• Performs administrative responsibilities, coordinates paperwork and schedules case management activities and/or any other appropriate patient information and/or recordkeeping for administrative, billing and caseload purposes.
• Develops individual and/or group activities and/or programs to manage behavior, speech, language or swallowing problems.
• Participates in and writes reports for meetings regarding patients' progress.
• Instructs clients with techniques for more effective communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current State License and Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)
• Graduate with a master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• 3-5 years of experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Service orientation
• Active listening
• Instructing
• Critical thinking

Company Description

Lions Gate is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community rooted in Jewish traditions and values. A home to seniors who share a passion for the things that matter – lifestyle, care, community, and tradition – to those who share a passion for life and all its possibilities. 

Here at Lions Gate, we have created a high standard of living for all of our residents. We are committed to honoring the programs and traditions of the Jewish faith in our community. Our employees reflect this commitment through their warm and loving nature in providing care and services to all those that reside at Lions Gate. By becoming part of the Lions Gate community and committing yourself to the care and comfort of each and every resident we serve, we assure you that your life will also be enriched in many ways.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• NJ Earned Sick Leave