Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Morningstar Living; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Morningstar Living is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA. Flexible hours and clinical autonomy in a supportive senior living environment.

You will work with older adults across short-term rehab, long-term care, personal care, and memory support, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communications Disorder.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification and PA state license.
• Two or more years’ experience in acute or post‑acute healthcare setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve communication, safety, and quality of life.
• Perform diagnostic screenings and interpret assessment findings to guide clinical care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support resident outcomes.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals, progress, and home programs.
• Complete timely documentation, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical autonomy

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

PA state license

Job description

Job Category: Healthcare

Requisition Number: SPEEC001369

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Moravian Hall Square
Nazareth, PA 18064, USA

Description

Morningstar Living is looking for a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA. This is a great opportunity for an SLP looking for flexible hours and the ability to practice with clinical autonomy in a supportive senior living environment.

You'll work with older adults across short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, personal care, and memory support while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes.

What makes this opportunity different?

• $50/hour starting rate
• Flexible per diem schedule – work hours that fit your availability
• In-house rehabilitation team – no traveling between facilities
• Provide care in a supportive senior living and rehabilitation environment
• Work with an interdisciplinary team focused on resident outcomes
• Enjoy a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgment
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while exercising a high degree of clinical judgment and autonomy in a supportive senior living environment.

What will I do as a Speech Language Pathologist?

• Evaluate and assess residents with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve communication, safety, and quality of life.
• Perform diagnostic screenings and interpret assessment findings to guide clinical care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support resident outcomes.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals, progress, and home programs.
• Complete timely documentation, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.

What do I need as a Speech Language Pathologist?

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communications Disorder and attainment of Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Must possess PA state license.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care.
• Two or more years’ experience in providing clinical services in acute or post‑acute health care setting and to medically stable older adults, is preferred.

Why choose Morningstar Living?

Our organization opened theMoravian Hall Squarecampus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care.Heritage Village Campussits on 50+ acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.

• Best Nursing Homes 2026 | U.S. News & World Report
  Recognized as a High Performing nursing home—the highest possible rating for both Short‑Term Rehabilitation and Long‑Term Care.

Overall 5‑Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• America’s BEST Nursing Homes 2025 | Newsweek
  Named among the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, resident satisfaction, and quality measures.
• Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
  Nationally recognized for excellence in dementia care and commitment to best practices.

Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer tolive life well. And there is nogreater joyandsatisfactionthan thefriendship and bondyou will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work aschedule that works for you and your family... becausework-life balanceis key to yourformula for success.

Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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