Speech Therapist, EI

This position provides services to children ages 0-3 with developmental needs and their families in-home and/or community settings throughout Union County. This role requires a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence. Someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The incumbent is a patient, skilled professional who encourages and inspires our clients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the Early Intervention Program Therapeutic team; Complete evaluations and all necessary documentation;  Recommend specialized equipment to support communication; Provide speech therapy as outlined in treatment plans and prescriptions.

Offer cost-efficient treatments that help improve patients speech and/or dysphagia and overall ability to communicate; Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients; develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.
• Maintain NJ State Licenses.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience Speech Therapy to patients or clients at home or in a facility and who has the following qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy.  
• Must have personal vehicle to travel between clients homes and schools Bilingual English/Spanish a plus! Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
• Ability to manage clients with different types of personalities and ability levels. Creative problem solving skills; excellent communication and writing skills. NJ License as per N.J.A.C 13:44C and N.J.A.C 8:42

Working Conditions: Working in home settings - will require travel to various types of homes

ADA Requirements: Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds; Sitting 30%; Standing 60%; Walking and Bending.