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Performance Pediatrics
Totowa, New Jersey

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

About the Role

Performance Pediatrics is looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team in Lafayette, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children by delivering high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy in a supportive pediatric environment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals
  • Provide direct therapy services targeting articulation, fluency, voice, language, and feeding/swallowing
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to support patient progress
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including progress notes, evaluations, and reports
  • Monitor and track patient outcomes, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Current NJ state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or eligibility to obtain)
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidates welcome
  • Experience working with pediatric populations in a clinical or school-based setting preferred
  • Knowledge of AAC, feeding therapy, and language development disorders is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children and families
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a collaborative team mindset

About Us

Performance Pediatrics is a dedicated pediatric therapy practice committed to helping children reach their full potential in a warm, family-centered environment. Our team of skilled clinicians works collaboratively to deliver exceptional care that families in the Lafayette, NJ area trust and rely on.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive workplace culture where therapists are empowered to grow professionally and make a real difference every day. Celebrating 15 years of caring, growing, and serving our community

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyPediatric evaluationTreatment planningArticulation therapyFluency therapyVoice therapySwallowing therapyPatient assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationInterpersonal skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$135kPediatrics median $108k (middle half $99k–$120k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New Jersey9 active633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 53% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$110k
0
$110k-135k
8
$135k-160k
2
$166k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
64%
Loan repayment
36%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
#4

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance

Living in Totowa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$629k
Median resident rent
$2,072/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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