Salary$30.53 - $50.88 / Hour
OverviewSpeech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric Specialty Care at LancasterPediatric Therapy Focused on Function, Communication, and Quality of LifePediatric 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 the time needed to make meaningful progress.
We are seeking a Speech Therapist who is committed to pediatric, family-centered care and values consistency, clinical collaboration, and functional outcomes.
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
Why Speech Therapists Choose Pediatric Specialty Care- Pediatric-focused caseloads in a medically supported setting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, and care teams
- Consistency and continuity of care with children and families
- Supportive leadership that values clinical judgment and therapy input
- A stable environment where therapy is integrated into daily care-not rushed
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
Join Our TeamIf you are a Speech Therapist seeking a pediatric role with structure, collaboration, and purpose, Pediatric Specialty Care offers the opportunity to practice thoughtfully and make a lasting impact. We welcome the opportunity to connect.
ResponsibilitiesSpeech Therapist - Speech Language Pathologist:
Clinical Assessment & Therapy Services- Provide speech therapy services in accordance with Speech Therapy 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 Speech Therapy 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.
QualificationsSpeech Therapist - Speech Language Pathologist:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current unencumbered license as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- 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
