Speech Pathologist PRN-Adult InPatient
Listed compensation
$37-$61/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems. Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description
Evaluation, assessment and treatment of patients in the hospital or outpatient setting. Communication with patients, families and other members of the health care team.01
Experience Required
1-2 years of experience preferred, but not required
Education Requirements
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
License/Certification Requirements
- Active license in Speech-Language Pathology from the State of New Jersey or if a new graduate, an active temporary license in Speech-Language Pathology from the State of New Jersey with expectation to obtain permanent license within 9 months (if working full-time) to 18 months (if working part-time). - Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association or if a new graduate, will complete Clinical Fellowship (CF) experience and obtain Certificate of Clinical Competence within 18 months.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of patients in hospital or outpatient settings. They must effectively communicate with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active New Jersey license or temporary license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
39 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution26 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks27 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health
Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado
Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus
Sutter Health · San Francisco, California
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem, Evaluations Only)
$75-$80/hrSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) Part time
$65-$80/hr