Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist
Location
Somerset, NJ | Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs
Required Qualifications
- Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of New Jersey
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred or eligibility required
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or similar clinical setting
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a SNF or long-term care environment
- Familiarity with dysphagia evaluation and treatment protocols
- Experience with MDS/Medicare documentation requirements
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive skilled nursing environment
- Gain valuable contract experience with a defined 13-week placement starting in early October