Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Union, 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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Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Travel Speech Language Pathologist Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Rochelle Park, New Jersey Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist...

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Care, Bronx (Part-Time)

  • VNS Health
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 7 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

  • VNS Health
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, 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
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Join as a travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Rochelle Park, NJ, working in a hospital setting. Provide evaluations and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders....

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Speech Therapist - ESY (x2)

  • Northern Valley Regional High School District
  • Demarest, NJ (24 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Demarest, NJ (24 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago

Speech Therapist - ESY (x2) JobID: 1312 Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 5/14/2026 Location: Northern Valley Regional High School District Date...

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2026-2027 School Year - Leave Replacement Speech Language Therapist

  • Pequannock Township School District
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments 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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Speech and Language Specialist-Leave Replacement

  • Ridgefield Park School District
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Special Services Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 06/10/2026   Additional...

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Staff Speech Pathologist, Pediatric Feeding + Swallowing - temporary

  • NYU Langone Medical Center
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • moments 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 Pathologist (SLP)

  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Bergenfield, NJ (21 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (21 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We're currently welcoming part-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologists to our growing team in Bergenfield, NJ....

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Clinical Educators (Adjunct Lecturer) - Speech-Language Pathology

  • The City University of New York
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Spanish Adult Neurogenic Clinic: Experience with aphasia, dysarthria, TBI and conducting individual and conversational groups in Spanish. Fluency in Spanish is required....

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Speech-Language Pathology - Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Trusted Health
  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 14 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 (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 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 (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 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 (11 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Caldwell, NJ (11 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 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 (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 21 hours 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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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Union, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Union, 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 Union, NJ
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%