Speech Pathologist (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$60.26 Hourly
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Speech Pathologist (Per Diem) – $60.26/hr in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $60.26/hr.
- Health Insurance (full-time/part-time 20+ hrs)
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Benefits
- Shift Differentials
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Speech Pathologist (Per Diem) – $60.26/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. They are responsible for developing individualized care plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure evidence-based services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech-language pathology and possess or be eligible for a New Jersey state license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and BLS certification are 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, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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