JFK Medical Center
JFK Medical Center

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JFK - FT Nocturnist

Edison, NJ · On-site

$262.08K - $327.60K/yr

Description Further your career as a board certified/board eligible internal medicine (IM) and family medicine trained nocturnist working with our team at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

Facility Description Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey ... , and procedures handled by intensivist

JFK - FT Nocturnist

Edison, NJ · On-site

$262.08K - $327.60K/yr

Description Further your career as a board certified/board eligible internal medicine (IM) and family medicine trained nocturnist working with our team at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

JFK ICU - PRN

Edison, NJ · On-site

$211 - $246/hr

Facility Description Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey ... , and procedures handled by intensivist - Realize your career potential by growing into local ...

Facility Description Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey ... , and procedures handled by intensivist - Realize your career potential by growing into local ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Speech Therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Speech Therapist, you need a solid background in communication disorders, clinical assessment, and therapy techniques, typically supported by a master's degree in speech-language pathology and state licensure. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is important. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and adaptability help build trust and effectively motivate clients across diverse age groups and needs. These competencies ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and positive outcomes for individuals with speech, language, and swallowing challenges.

What are some common challenges Speech Therapists face when working with diverse client populations?

Speech Therapists often work with clients from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, differing communication styles, and varying expectations for therapy outcomes. Being culturally sensitive and adapting assessment or intervention techniques to align with a client’s background is crucial. Collaboration with families, interpreters, and other professionals is often necessary to ensure effective, individualized care. Staying updated on culturally responsive practices and seeking additional training can help therapists address these challenges effectively.

What does a speech therapist do?

A speech therapist, also known as a speech-language pathologist, assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They work with individuals who have difficulty speaking, understanding language, or have problems with voice, fluency, or swallowing. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient's needs and may involve exercises, activities, and the use of assistive technology. Speech therapists often collaborate with families, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to support their clients' communication abilities.
JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EMFT - STAFF PA

JFK MEDICAL CENTER - EDISON - EMFT - STAFF PA

TeamHealth

Edison, NJ • On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


TeamHealth rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Description
Looking for a part-time position in a fast-paced environment? TeamHealth is seeking a part-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our team in the emergency department at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. As an emergency medicine advanced practice clinician, you'll partner with our physician team to provide care to patients in both a fast track and main department setting. The team at JFK Medical Center treats 70,000 patients annually in this 70-bed ED. Previous emergency medicine experience is required.
For more than 40 years, our history and national footprint in emergency medicine allows us to achieve the highest standards in care, informed by decades of evidence-based data. To that end, we've created robust risk management programs to help our clinicians feel confident in their work. We harness a nationwide collection of tools, clinical resources and collective knowledge for our emergency medicine clinicians who provide the best for their patients. At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect our clinicians' ability to practice medicine, every day, in everything we do. Our philosophy is as simple as our goal is singular: we believe better experiences for clinicians lead to better outcomes for patients, partners, and clinicians alike.
Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $70 to $80 hourly and the opportunity to earn additional bonus compensation through our RVU incentive program. This role is not benefits eligible.
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City Description
Situated along the Raritan Bay Harbor and Raritan River, Edison, New Jersey, is a growing township, boasting a scenic location, with easy access to exciting metropolitan areas including New Brunswick and Staten Island, New York. Most famously known as the home of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory, where the invention of the light bulb was perfected and sound was first recorded, Edison offers a rich history with plenty of museums and landmarks to explore. Get outdoors and explore one of the areas many local parks, or enjoy boating and sailing on Raritan Bay and the Raritan River. Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping, culinary explorations and more await!
Facility Description
Since 1967, JFK Medical Center has earned the reputation as one of New Jersey's premier health care facilities. JFK offers a complete array of advanced services including general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, maternity, pediatrics and much more. A 498-bed community hospital, JFK provides award-winning care to several counties in central New Jersey; JFK has been recognized and awarded for its excellence in maternity care, oncology, bariatric surgery, stroke care, emergency medicine and cardiology. JFK Medical Center is a part of Hackensack Meridian Health, ranked among the state's top performing health systems for quality; Hackensack Meridian Health was the first health system to receive Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and one of few nationally to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality.
Job Benefits
- 12 hour shifts, no overnights
- Free continuing medical education through TeamHealth Institute
- 401(k)
- Stability of a respected industry leader

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TeamHealth is a physician-led, patient-focused company. Founded by doctors, for doctors, our success stems from the ingenuity, dedicated teamwork and integrity of our people.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Knoxville, TN, US

Year founded

1979

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