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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in the acute care setting.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines.
• Experience with instrumental swallow studies (MBSS/FEES).
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

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

About Atlantic Health

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:

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

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Airport Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Airport Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Airport Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Airport Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Airport Medical Group
• Airport Visiting Nurse
• Airport Mobile Health
• Airport 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."
• Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Received 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Team Member Benefits

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:

• 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)
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note

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.