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Parkerlife Health Group
Highland Park, New Jersey

Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Services (Per diem) #2642

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53-$58/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Services - Per diem - Hourly rate $53.00 - $58.00 (depending on experience) - The areas highest quality rehabilitation services providing a warm and compassionate environment - 8:30am

  • 5:00pm, minimum (2) shifts monthly as needed, Monday - Friday - The Speech Language Pathologist will provide and direct speech therapy services to patients which may include pediatric, adult and/or geriatric persons. The goals of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model practice.

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Benefits

Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
  • Hold a certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association..
  • Valid NJ State licensure.
  • Minimum three (3) years of management experience; nursing care facility or other related health care facility preferred.
  • Homecare visits are required.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Parker Health Group, Inc.

You can make a difference in the field of aging services

At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment.

It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees.

We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!. Parker Rehab at Home Services (Home-Based)

Parker offers Rehabilitation Services – Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy – in the comfort of one’s home. We provide high quality, one-on-one individualized therapy sessions with the highest clinical outcomes for our participants. Program participants benefit from services offered in their own home by our dedicated care partners who are committed to meeting their needs.

Mileage, cell phone reimbursement, and travel time to visits are additional and covered per Parker’s guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide and direct speech therapy services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role focuses on helping patients reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech & Language Therapy, a valid NJ state license, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). A minimum of three years of management experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPediatric speech therapyGeriatric speech therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,751 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$121kSpeech-Language Pathology median $120k (middle half $99k–$146k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Jersey94 active6,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,419 in the last 30 days1,428 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,751 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
10
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
4
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

BAYADA Home Health Care · Cherry Hill, New Jersey

$60-$68/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$68/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Parkerlife Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Piscataway, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Subsidized childcare
403b
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free meal with every shift
Use of Parker gym and pool
Tuition reimbursement
Group health insurance plans
Fully funded pension

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$575k
Typical market rent
$2,447/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.