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Atlantic Health System
Hackettstown, New Jersey

Speech Pathologist II (CCC-SLP): Part-Time, HMC/NMC

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$70.4/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Atlantic Health is searching for a well-qualified CCC-SLP for their inpatient units at Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center.

The Speech‑Language Pathologist II provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute‑care hospital setting.

This role manages a diverse caseload, including medically complex patients, and collaborates closely with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and care management to support safe and effective recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently evaluate and treat patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive‑communication deficits, and other speech‑language disorders.
  • Perform instrumental assessments such as FEES or video fluoroscopic swallow studies.
  • Develop, implement, and modify patient‑centered treatment plans based on clinical findings and best practices.
  • Document evaluations and progress notes in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards.
  • Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members regarding communication and swallowing safety.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to discharge planning.
  • Mentor students, new hires, and other staff as needed.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites

of care include:

  • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our

accolades:

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
  • Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
  • 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
  • 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
  • Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
  • Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
  • One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
  • One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
  • Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
  • NJ Sustainable Business

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey.

From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy.

Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care.

In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology along with current state licensure and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Preferred qualifications include clinical experience in acute care and demonstrated competency in managing medically complex populations, including experience with instrumental swallow assessments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dysphagia ManagementAphasia TreatmentDysarthria TreatmentPatient-Centered Treatment PlanningDocumentationPatient EducationFamily Education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (131 salary observations; 289 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,896 salary observations; 19,053 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 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, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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)). 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 Distribution25 jobs

7
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
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

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hackettstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$481k
Typical market rent
$2,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare