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Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist

St. Joseph's Health$92–$94/hrPaterson, NJFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Driver's license

How this pay compares

This posting states $92–$94 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $65 an hour, the middle half $57.44–$75, across 88 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Speech-language pathologists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $48.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Licensed in another state?

New Jersey is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs a New Jersey license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New Jersey license, apply to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for a license by endorsement: what New Jersey asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.

What New Jersey requires of a speech-language pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist license, from the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

  • A speech-language pathologist currently licensed in a state with substantially equivalent requirements does not need to show a passing Praxis score, but must prove graduation from a master's or doctoral program accredited by ASHA's Council on Academic Accreditation (or the Accreditation Council for Audiology Education), a current license in that state, completion of a clinical internship under N.J.A.C. 13:44C-3.5, and completion of the online jurisprudence orientation (N.J.A.C. 13:44C-3.4).
  • Staying active: Licenses are effective for up to 2 years and renew biennially (N.J.S.A. 45:3B-9), with 20 documented hours of continuing professional education required for each renewal (N.J.A.C. 13:44C-6.2); a license can be renewed up to 30 days after expiration with a late fee, after which it is suspended (N.J.A.C. 13:44C-4.1).

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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

  • Current NJ State License in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. At least one year of experience working with children birth to age five who have developmental delays and disabilities.
  • Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as apply to the profession of Speech Language Pathology and adheres to same.
  • Responsible for conducting evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans (IFSPs), and providing direct services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) with communication delays. Key responsibilities include working in families' natural environments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and caregivers to promote functional communication skills through everyday routines, and maintaining accurate records and compliance with NJEIS regulations. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as apply to the profession of Speech Language Pathology and adheres to same.
  • Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program. Current NJ State License in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. If working in a school system, a NJ Department of Education Certification as Speech-Language Specialist is required. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of hire or within 3 months of hire. QI (Quality Indicators) certification required for Wayne employees only and to be taken following employment and training and then certification must be taken through the rehab program (Uniform Data System for Medical Rehab-UDSmr). For EIP (Early Intervention Program) employees only: Valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the SJH insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan options with company match
  • Health & Wellness*
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD : Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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