Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Behavioral Health

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient & Outpatient – Philadelphia

Schedule: 40 hours/week (part-time candidates considered)
Duration: 67 weeks | Possibility for extension or permanent hire

Position Overview

Seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide inpatient and outpatient services for infants and children with neurological, developmental, and medically based communication and feeding/swallowing disorders.

This role involves conducting evaluations, developing individualized therapy plans, and collaborating closely with medical teams and families to support communication and feeding development.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients with communication disorders (speech, language, oral motor dysfunction) using standardized and non-standardized tools.

• Perform video-fluoroscopic swallow studies.

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.

• Provide direct inpatient and outpatient interventions.

• Consult and collaborate with medical and therapy personnel.

• Educate patients, families, healthcare professionals, and students.

• Participate in department meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development.

• Mentor clinical fellows, students, and professional observers.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) – required upon hire

• Pennsylvania or New Jersey SLP License (or eligibility, must obtain within 3 months of hire)

• Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience

Preferred:

• Experience in a pediatric, medical-based setting

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Technical Skills

• Strong clinical reasoning and analytical abilities

• Proficiency in pediatric speech, language, and oral motor assessments

• Understanding of research methodology and data interpretation

Schedule Notes

• Full-time, 40 hours/week

• Part-time candidates may also be considered

• Potential for extension or conversion based on business needs

Contract Details

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week

• Length: 13 weeks

• Category: Clinical – Allied