Speach Therapist

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located in Mercer County, New Jersey is searching for a  full-time   and a per-diem Speech Therapist to join our team. The Speech Therapist's responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing individual treatment plans, family members, and other healthcare professionals, administering therapy and monitoring progress, and ensuring patients and their families are informed of new treatments and therapy techniques.

Speech Therapist Responsibilities :

Provides therapy to patients as prescribed by referring physician which include; Language Stimulation, Language Therapy, Oral Motor exercises, Dysphagia Therapy, and Augmentative Communication Therapy.

Ensures appropriate follow-up action upon diagnostic findings, with further multidisciplinary and family contact, as required.

Participates in speech / language screening procedures as scheduled within the department.

Participates in special diagnostic procedures with other disciplines.

Performs swallowing evaluations as needed or necessary.

Speech Therapist Requirements :

• The SLP should possess the American Speech and Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP)
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Familiarity with database management software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

ABOUT US :

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a premier skilled nursing facility . We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career .

Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required .

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved