Speech Pathologist, Center For Child Development, Full Time, Day
- No experience required
- Days
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.35–$54.19 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $65 an hour, the middle half $57.50–$75, across 86 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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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Medicare rating of Valley Hospital
Medicare gives Valley Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New Jersey's hospitals average 3.2). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 35% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New Jersey hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Valley Home Care, Inc in Paramus, NJ on 24 Feb 2022 and cited 1 violation (1 serious), under exit routes, $6,215 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Valley Hospital as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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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About the job
Position Summary
To provide quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to pediatric patients in a variety of age groups with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities. Pediatric oral motor/feeding experience is required.
Education
Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, Communication Disorders or related areas from an accredited college or university.
Experience
No previous experience required.
Skills
Current certification by the American Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ASHA) in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent preferred. Maintains current state of New Jersey license in Speech-Language Pathology. May be a CFY candidate. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
Job Location
Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
Salary
Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 (per hour)
EEO Statement
Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.
From Valley Health System (New Jersey)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Valley Health System (New Jersey)
Valley Health System is a regional health system made up of The Valley Hospital (370 (source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)) licensed beds) in Paramus, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care, serving northern New Jersey and southern New York. Source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)
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