Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Westwood, 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 (8 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (8 miles from Westwood, 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 (13 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Westwood, 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 (17 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Westwood, 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
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where theyre needed most. Youll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the...

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
  • Mount Kisco, NY (19 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (19 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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SLP - Speech Therapist starting at $85/hr.

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • moments ago

Location: Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Date Posted: 06/01/2026 Category: School Education: Master's Degree Our client is seeking Speech Language Pathologist in Union County....

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Speech Language Pathology Job in Brooklyn, New York

  • CompHealth
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westwood, 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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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Westwood, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Westwood, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist -....

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Speech Therapist - ESY (x2)

  • Northern Valley Regional High School District
  • Demarest, NJ (4 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Demarest, NJ (4 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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 (15 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (15 miles from Westwood, 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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Speech and Language Specialist-Leave Replacement

  • Ridgefield Park School District
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (10 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (10 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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 (17 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Westwood, 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 Pathologist (SLP)

  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Bergenfield, NJ (6 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (6 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 11 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 (13 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 16 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 Therapist - CM

  • Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
  • West Caldwell, NJ (18 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • West Caldwell, NJ (18 miles from Westwood, NJ)
  • 20 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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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Westwood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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