Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care & Acute Rehab - Full-Time

Point Quest, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Nyman Associates is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our hospital-based team in a full-time role supporting patients in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings. This opportunity focuses on helping medically complex individuals regain communication and swallowing abilities through collaborative, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in SLP, is licensed or eligible, and has CF experience in acute care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active license.
• CF experience in acute care strongly preferred.
• Experience in SNF/LTAC or inpatient rehabilitation settings valued.
• Experience with dysphagia, swallowing evaluations, feeding, and medically complex patients preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in acute care and rehabilitation settings.
• Conduct clinical swallowing evaluations and provide dysphagia management and treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge recommendations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Dysphagia management

Documentation and compliance

Education and patient-family coaching

Clinical decision making

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active SLP license or eligibility

Job description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care & Acute Rehab - Full-Time

Pay Range

Based upon experience.

Job Description

Full-Time Opportunity | Hospital-Based Setting | Acute Care & Rehabilitation

Nyman Associates is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in a full-time, hospital-based position supporting patients in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings.

Are you passionate about helping patients regain their communication and swallowing abilities? This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who enjoys working with medically complex patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and quality of life.

Why Join Nyman Associates?

For over 47 years , Nyman Associates has connected exceptional clinicians with rewarding opportunities in medical and educational settings. We are committed to supporting our clinicians through meaningful work, collaborative partnerships, and a culture built on Care, Competency, Compassion, and Integrity.

We offer:

• Full-time employment with a consistent schedule
• Dedicated support from an experienced team
• Opportunities to work with diverse patient populations and medically complex cases
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environments
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' recovery and quality of life

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in acute care and rehabilitation settings
• Conduct clinical swallowing evaluations and provide dysphagia management and treatment
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and treatment recommendations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge recommendations

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Post-Clinical Fellowship (CF) experience in acute care strongly preferred
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC), or inpatient rehabilitation settings is also valued
• Experience with dysphagia, swallowing evaluations, feeding, and medically complex patients preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Please note: Candidates with post-CF acute care experience are strongly preferred. Speech-Language Pathologists with primarily school-based experience are welcome to apply, particularly if they completed medical clinical rotations or externships during graduate training.

Position Details

• Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Acute Rehabilitation / Inpatient
• Schedule: Full-Time, based on facility needs

Join Nyman Associates and make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery while advancing your career in a collaborative medical setting!