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Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Somerset, New Jersey

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist OR CF to join our team near Franklin Township, NJ for a part-time school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!

We welcome applications from Clinical Fellows and recent graduates, offering Clinical Fellows the advantage of direct supervision and hands-on training.

Job opportunities are also available State-wide and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!

  • Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
  • Exclusive school placement (no travel required)
  • Hours: 8:50 am - 3:10 pm (3 days a week, candidate can pick)
  • Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.
  • Pay: $60 - $65 / hr

Responsibilities

  • Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students.
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Providing therapy sessions to improve speech and language skills.
  • Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
  • Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.

Requirements

  • Speech Language Pathology License for SLP/graduate of a Speech Language Therapy program for CF’s
  • NJ School Certification

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and pay rates
  • 401k
  • Guaranteed hours for assignments
  • Clinical Mentoring Program
  • No-fee direct deposit program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Statewide / nationwide career opportunities
  • Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus

About Us

At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all!:)

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapySwallowing disorder diagnosisIEP developmentTherapy session facilitationProgress monitoringCollaborationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Jump Ahead Pediatrics a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,729 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$111k (52 salary observations; 123 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,785 salary observations; 8,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k 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 pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

8
<$125k
2
$135k
9
$140k-155k
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$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
66%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

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$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

$55-$75/hr
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Part-Time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Somerset

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$578k
Typical market rent
$2,636/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Jump Ahead Pediatrics

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and pay rates
401k
Guaranteed hours for assignments
Clinical Mentoring Program
No-fee direct deposit program
Paid Time Off
Statewide / nationwide career opportunities
Referral bonus