Travel Speech Language Pathologist
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$51 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | 07961, NJ 07961 Convent Station, New Jersey open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
VeeAR Health is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Morristown, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Emp Type: 13 weeks
Shift Notes: Days: MonFri 8a4pm; 13 Weeks
Weekend Requirements: No Weekends
Job Description:
Performs Patient assessments:
Accurately assesses patient's appropriateness for home care, learning needs and progress toward goals.
Collaborates with patient, family, and physician to develop the plan of care for the patient.
Performs baseline assessment of patient swallowing, communication, and cognitive abilities as indicated.
Maintains safe environment for patients and coworkers:
Assesses social environment and adjust or provide education as needed.
Assess for potential clinical risks and adapt program as indicated.
Follows universal infection control measures.
Implements treatment program to achieve designated goals:
Administer occupational therapy services per physician orders.
Instruct in communication and safe swallow, cognitive training as indicated.
Develop and instruct in therapeutic exercise program.
Implement program to restore function, and achieve maximum functional status.
Provides discharge planning and referral to resources as needed.
Communicate with physician, nurse, and other clinical disciplines as necessary.
Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidencebased knowledge.
Revise care plan as indicated within physician orders.
Uses age-appropriate teaching methods for patients and families:
Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary.
Documents patient education tools utilized.
Demonstrates compliance with agency policies:
Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
Assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Follows agency documentation policies.
Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication.
Ensures appropriate utilization of services.
Follows scheduling process.
Maintains visit productivity standards.
Participates in Team and IDT meetings.
Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs.
Travels to patient homes and facilities as indicated.
Complies with paid time off request process and weekend/holiday requirements
Assists with growing agency business:
Provides orientation to new employees.
Accepts other assignments as requested.
Cross trains to learn new skills.
Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute, subacute or home care setting.
Good customer service and communication skills.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited speech and language program with a minimum of a master's degree.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Current NJ ST License.
VeeAR Health Job ID #37200705. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About VeeAR HealthAt Veear Health, we firmly believe that no technology is more powerful than human connection. That’s why we work with a single focus – to put people first. We bring you the best healthcare resources and talent from across the world so that can make your healthcare services more powerful and more effective!
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus