70 per hour | 200 Bristol Glen Dr, Newton, NJ 07860, USA | Hourly | Per Diem

Speech Therapist

Per Diem Days

* Pay rate starting at $70/hour *

United Methodist Communities has been certifiedA Great Place to Workfor the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

United Methodist Communities is currently seeking a Speech Therapist forBristol GlenSenior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements for a Speech Therapist:

• Graduate of an accredited program.

• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current Speech Therapist state license.

  Responsibilities for a Speech Therapist:

• Performs hearing and/or speech and language examinations to learn the patient's degree of impairment.

• Evaluates hearing and/or speech and language test results.

• Evaluates barium swallow results and/or other test results and overall medical background information.

• Diagnoses patients and formulates treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice or swallowing impairments.

• 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, writes lesson plans 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.

• Instructs clients with techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading or voice improvement.

• Complies with professional, ethical and legal standards.

  About UMC:

• • Our Mission is:Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life

• CertifiedA Great Place to Workfor the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!

• According to the2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:

• Feel theymake a differenceand their work hasspecial meaning

• Indicate they areable to take time off workwhen necessary

• Feel their workplace is physicallySAFE!

• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!

• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

  Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

• • Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning

• Employee Discount Program

• Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)

• Generous Paid Time Off Program

• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)

• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays

• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances

• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

  UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.