Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem
Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem Pediatric
Therapy The Pediatric Speech Therapist Per Diem will: Evaluates and
assesses neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients with speech,
language and voice disorder and oral motor/feeding disorders to
determine their level of function. Develops and performs
therapeutic treatment programs that reflect age and developmentally
appropriate activities and documents findings. Communicates and
works closely with Medical Staff and other healthcare
professionals. Participates in clinical education programs and
departmental program development in assigned areas. Practices in
accordance with American Speech Language and Hearing Association's
Code of Ethics. - Evaluates and assesses each patient utilizing
various objective tests and measurements and clinical observations,
as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development
through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
- Develops proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and
anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written
and signed Physician's order or prescription - Performs treatment
plan of care through use of various therapeutic positioning and
facilitation techniques, age and developmentally appropriate
activities, patient/parent/caregiver education and training and
orders adaptive equipment to assist patients in reaching their
maximum performance levels and achieve outcomes as appropriate -
Documents initial assessments, reassessments, and progress notes
for each patient in accordance with established department policy
and procedure. - Ensures all treatments/procedures/protocols are
performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency
in performing all treatments/procedures/protocols and use of
equipment within the scope of speech therapy practice as
appropriate to the ages of the patients, their growth and
development through the life cycle, and with an understanding of
the range of treatment needed by these patients - Responsible for
the completion of all clerical work concerning assigned caseload
maintaining appropriate data and statistics in accordance with
established department procedure Requirements: - Requires Masters
Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from a college or
university accredited by the council on Academic Accreditation in
Speech Language Pathology (CAA) - Requires a current New Jersey
State license and registration in Speech and Language Pathology or
eligibility - Previous experience preferred; especially in
Pediatric Rehabilitation - Requires analytical ability, use of
independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication
skills for interaction with patients, parents, caregivers,
students, therapists and other healthcare professionals. - NDT
certification preferred but not necessary - BLS Certification
required, as approved by the American Heart Association -
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language
Pathology We offer competitive rates that are determined by many
factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity,
and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some
positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift
differentials. Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to
eligible employees that will support you and your family in working
toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into
the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance;
savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and
discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption
assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition
rewards. You can take your career to the next level by
participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our
generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits
by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
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