SLP - Speech Therapist, Pediatrics
US-PA-Lancaster
Elderwood
Req #: 34658
Type: Regular Part-Time
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Overview: Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric Specialty Care Pediatric Therapy Focused on Function, Communication, and Quality of Life Pediatric Specialty Care 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 Team If 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. Responsibilities: Speech 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. Qualifications: Speech 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
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