Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • VNS Health
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Overview VNS Health Speech Language Pathologists design and deliver personalized 1:1 rehabilitative therapy programs for patients dealing with challenging disorders or are recovering from a surgery,...

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Join our travel SLP team as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York, NY....

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Bilingual Spanish SLP Evaluator- Monmouth County-$400 Fixed Rate!

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Hazlet, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Hazlet, NJ (18 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • moments ago

Class: Speech Language Pathologist Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1313794-2 BC: #DTG107 Company: Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. Contract Contact: Contract Submit Edu NJ Office Email: ......

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Speech Language Pathology Job in Brooklyn, New York

  • CompHealth
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs,...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

$2,268.00 - $2,520.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour...

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Travel Allied-Speech Language Pathologist, SNF

  • StaffDNA
  • Jamesburg, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Jamesburg, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting....

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

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2026-2027 School Year - Leave Replacement Speech Language Therapist

  • Pequannock Township School District
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Specialist Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: District Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

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Staff Speech Pathologist, Pediatric Feeding + Swallowing - temporary

  • NYU Langone Medical Center
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality...

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Speech-Language Pathology - Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Trusted Health
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs...

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Travel Allied - Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Speech Language Therapist Shift: Days, 8a-4p, 85, 40hrs per week, M-F, No Weekends Length: 13 weeks Requirements : NJ license Minimum of 1 year of...

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Adjunct, MS Speech Language Pathology - Clinical Educator

  • Rutgers
  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Recruitment/Posting Title: Adjunct, MS Speech Language Pathology - Clinical Educator Department: SHP - Rehabilitation & Movemen Salary Details: $55 Per Hour Offer Information: The final salary...

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Speech Therapist - CM

  • Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
  • West Caldwell, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Caldwell, NJ (17 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things. Its warm and friendly. First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good...

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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (11 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Speech Language Therapist Shift: Days, 8a-4p, 8x5, 40hrs per week, M-F, No Weekends Length: 13 weeks Requirements : NJ license Minimum of 1 year of...

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Speech Pathologist

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Speech Pathologist Location: Clifton (CLF) Department Name: Speech Pathology-OP Req #: ... Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $98,508.80 - $114,628.80 per year Pay Transparency: The...

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Speech-Language Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Speech Communication
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Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy
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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Plainfield, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Plainfield, NJ
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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