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St. Luke's Hospital lists this Full Time Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics opportunity in phillipsburg, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Phillipsburg, NJ - 755 Memorial Pkwy
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nSt. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
nThe Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with voice, fluency, speech, language and swallowing disorders.
nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnProvides quality care in the evaluation and treatment of voice, fluency, speech, language, and swallowing impaired patients.
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nnDocuments evaluation and treatment efforts as well as patient response to treatment in accordance with established professional guidelines. Bills patient’s accounts for equipment and services rendered.
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nnCommunicates effectively with patients, families, staff members, physicians and referral sources.
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nnMaintains and upgrades clinical skills by participating in continuing education activities, shares knowledge with peers.
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nnParticipates in patient care conferences (eg. Rehab team) as needed, departmental programs (eg. Better Speech and Hearing Month activities) , in-services, and departmental and section meetings.
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nnParticipates in Quality Improvement activities in the Department and the hospital.
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nnDemonstrates productivity in terms of volume of patients seen for speech pathology services.
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n nPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
nSitting for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing and walking up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching, forward frequently to interact with patients. Lifting adults, infants and children up to 50 lbs. frequently to transfer from chair to floor and back, and frequently carrying from one place to another. Adequate strength and mobility to calm patients with disruptive behaviors (eg. Confused, combative adults, children with temper tantrums who lift tables and chairs, throw toys, etc.) Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment controls. Good vision and hearing to observe subtle verbal and nonverbal behaviors and to read Video Barium Swallow Studies.
nEDUCATION:
nDoctoral degree or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
nBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
nCurrent Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Speech Language Pathologist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).
nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
nCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required. Pennsylvania license in Speech Pathology. Current CPR certification.
nMINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:
n$77,850.00 - $124,560.00
nSt Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.
nBENEFIT OFFERINGS:
nSt. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.
nPlease complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
nSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (
nFounded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network ( (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
nSt. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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Worksite address
phillipsburg, NJ, 08865, US
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