SLP - Speech Therapist, Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,058 - 70,092; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Lancaster seeks a Speech Therapist to provide specialized therapy for children and young adults with complex needs. The therapist will implement treatment plans, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with families and care teams to enhance communication abilities.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology, a valid Pennsylvania license, and strong clinical skills. Experience in pediatric or long-term care is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Pediatric experience preferred; medically complex or long‑term care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement pediatric speech therapy services.
• Conduct evaluations, screenings, and ongoing therapy for speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology

Current Pennsylvania license as a Speech Therapist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP)

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster provides specialized, long‑term care for children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Speech therapy at PSC is delivered with intention, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration, realistic caseloads, and sufficient time to make meaningful progress.

Salary

$30.53 - $50.88 / Hour

The Role

As a Speech Therapist at Pediatric Specialty Care, you will support children and young adults with communication, feeding, and swallowing needs in a structured, medically supported environment. Your work will focus on improving daily function, safety, and participation while partnering closely with families and care teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement pediatric speech therapy services in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
• Conduct evaluations, screenings, and ongoing therapy for speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to support each child’s communication and safety.
• Recommend and train on adaptive equipment, feeding strategies, and alternative or augmentative communication tools as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality assurance, education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Therapy Services

• Provide speech therapy services in accordance with department policies and physician orders.
• Perform individual speech and language evaluations upon admission and conduct screenings at regular intervals to assess changes in functional status.
• Complete comprehensive and specialized evaluations to support treatment planning and implementation.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual therapy schedules in collaboration with other care team members.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including short‑ and long‑term goals and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor individual response to treatment and modify interventions as needed to achieve established goals.

Feeding, Communication & Equipment Support

• Recommend and coordinate feeding regimens in collaboration with dietitians and medical providers.
• Provide, recommend, and prepare appropriate food consistencies, adaptive devices, and equipment for feeding.
• Assist with providing oral care to individuals as indicated.
• Provide, recommend, and train individuals and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance functional performance.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely treatment records, individual files, progress notes, and required documentation.
• Document results of assessments, treatments, follow‑up, and discharge/termination of services.
• Ensure all documentation is informative, descriptive, and reflective of individual response to treatment.
• Complete required administrative forms, reports, and submissions in accordance with facility procedures.

Discharge Planning & Continuity of Care

• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transition services as appropriate.
• Initiate referrals when indicated and in accordance with department procedures.

Program Development, Quality & Compliance

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining therapy standards, policies, and procedures.
• Review therapy policies and procedures annually in conjunction with the facility Policy Committee.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, performance improvement, and facility committee initiatives focused on improving care outcomes.

Education, Training & Supervision

• Supervise students and volunteers in accordance with state and facility regulations.
• Coordinate and provide training for staff and caregivers related to communication, behavior, language, articulation, and feeding.
• Assist with training dietary staff on food preparation standards as related to feeding and swallowing plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Current, unencumbered Pennsylvania license as a Speech Therapist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP).
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Pediatric experience preferred; medically complex or long‑term care experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.