Speech Pathologist II (CCC-SLP): Part-Time Atlantic Health Hackettstown & Newton Medical Centers

Job Description

Atlantic Health is seeking a motivated and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join our inpatient Rehabilitative Services team at Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers. This position is ideal for a compassionate clinician who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Join a team that values the people you serve.

We have a culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership .

Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist II is an experienced clinician who provides advanced evaluation and treatment for adult patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in the acute care setting. This role requires a high level of clinical judgment, autonomy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety, optimize functional outcomes, and facilitate appropriate discharge planning. The SLP II serves as a clinical resource for staff, contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and supports the advancement of evidence-based practice within the department.

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with:
  • Dysphagia (including instrumental assessments as applicable)
  • Cognitive-communication deficits
  • Aphasia, dysarthria, and other speech/language disorders
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient function and safety
• Provide timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Make recommendations for diet, communication strategies, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and therapy teams
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff regarding communication and swallowing needs

Advanced Practice / Leadership

• Serve as a mentor/preceptor for SLP I staff, students, and new hires
• Function as a clinical resource for complex or high-risk patients
• Participate in department initiatives, program development, or specialty practice areas (e.g., dysphagia, stroke, critical care)

• Support quality improvement, data tracking, and regulatory readiness activities

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a dynamic caseload in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines
• Experience with instrumental swallow studies (MBSS/FEES).
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
• Active state licensure required
• Acute care experience

About Us

At Atlantic Health, 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 22,000 team members. Headquarters 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:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

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:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

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 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

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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, 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.

About the Team

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.

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 41.790000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 73.560000
• Assignment Category: Part time - Benefits
• Hours per Week: 22.5
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH