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JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health is searching for a fully-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) for the Rehabilitation Department at Chilton Medical Center's inpatient (acute care) unit. The Speech-Language Pathologist in this setting is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with communication, cognitive‑linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders associated with acute medical, neurological, surgical, and traumatic conditions. The CCC-SLP collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary medical team to support safe, effective, and timely patient care throughout acute hospitalization.

This is a Part-Time (30 hrs/week) position that is complemented by the numerous benefits of working at Atlantic Health, including Medical insurance, Paid Time Off, 403b Retirement Plan, and more. Chilton is an award-winning 250-bed hospital that is nestled in the a picturesque suburban setting of Morris County. The hospital combines the warmth of a close-knit community hospital with the resources, technology and clinical excellence of a large, nationally recognized health system. Surrounded by tree-lined neighborhoods and nearby parks, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center offers a beautiful, calming environment for both patients and staff - which is ideal for clinicians who value quality of care, collaboration and work-life balance. The campus is easily accessible yet removed from the congestion of urban hospital settings, creating a welcoming atmosphere that supports healing and professional satisfaction.

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is known for its patient‑centered, multidisciplinary approach to care and offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including critical care, stroke services, orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, and women's and children's care. As member of Atlantic Health, clinicians benefit from access to system‑wide resources, evidence‑based practice standards, continuing education, and career growth opportunities, while still enjoying the culture of a community hospital where teamwork and relationships matter.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for adult and/or pediatric patients in acute care units (e.g., ICU, medical‑surgical floors, stroke units).
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments when indicated (e.g., Modified Barium Swallow Studies).
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans aligned with medical status and discharge goals.
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, prognosis, and recommended interventions.
• Recommend appropriate diet consistencies, compensatory strategies, and communication supports to promote patient safety.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to reflect clinical changes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, dietitians, case managers, and therapy colleagues.
• Provide timely documentation and verbal updates regarding patient status and recommendations.
• Complete documentation in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and ethical standards of practice.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring quality patient care.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
• Participate in continuing education and departmental initiatives.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and evidence‑based practice initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or eligibility for licensure).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship (CFY) status.
• Knowledge of acute medical conditions, dysphagia management, and cognitive‑communication disorders.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Training or competency in instrumental swallow assessments (MBSS and/or FEES).
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.