SLP - Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)
Company : Post Acute Partners
Location : Lancaster, PA, 17603
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Salary
$30.53 - $50.88 / HourOverview
Speech Language Pathologist – Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster
Do you have a passion for helping children find their voice and reach their full potential? Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is seeking a compassionate, skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dedicated team in delivering exceptional, individualized care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children.
Why You’ll Love Working at PSC Lancaster:
Located in the heart of Lancaster, our center specializes in providing long-term, transitional, and respite care to children with complex medical needs. Here, you’ll work in a supportive, child-focused environment where every day you help a child progress toward greater independence and communication.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, organize, develop, and direct Speech Language Pathology services in accordance with all applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Provide individual evaluations, screenings, and therapy services to children, creating treatment plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to maximize each child’s functional abilities.
- Recommend feeding regimens, adaptive devices, and alternative communication tools when needed.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning.
- Participate in quality assurance programs and training initiatives.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Meaningful, rewarding work impacting children’s lives every day
Join Us
If you’re a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist who believes every child deserves the chance to communicate, connect, and thrive, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to Pediatric Specialty Care.
Responsibilities
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Assist in developing and maintaining therapy standards.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and procedures in conjunction with facility Policy Committee. Reviews therapy policies annually.
- Maintain treatment records, individual files, and progress notes as required.
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to appropriate personnel as required.
- Participate in Quality Assurance programs, and any other facility committee, or program which seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of individual care.
- Provides therapy services to individuals and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Speech Department procedures.
- Preforms individual evaluation for Speech Language services upon admission.
- Conduct screening of individuals at regular intervals to determine changes needed to meet the individual optimal function.
- Evaluates individuals to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to individuals, family, and other team members.
- Establish individual therapy schedules in conjunction with other team members
- Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Monitors individual's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders.
- Recommends feeding regimen and orders consulting with dietician and medical provider regularly.
- Provides/recommends adaptive devices or other equipment, train individual and caregiver for augmented alternative communication.
- Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance performance of individual in his/her own environment.
- Assists with discharge planning of individuals.
- Documents results of individual's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
- Ensures all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of care provided and of individual's response to treatment.
- Supervises students and volunteers in accordance with state regulations.
- Coordinate training for staff and caregivers, including but not limited to behavior, language, artic, and feeding.
- Provide, recommend, and prepares types of foods, adaptive device, and equipment for feeding.
- Assist with providing oral care to the individuals.
- Assists with training diet team to prepare food within standards.
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Qualifications
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Current, unencumbered SLP license in Pennsylvania
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- At least 21 years of age
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Exceptional communication, patience, empathy, and ability to work with varying developmental levels
- Experience working with children preferred
EOE Statement
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Frequently asked questions
Lancaster's healthcare facilities show a growing need for pediatric speech language pathologists, driven by the region's focus on specialized pediatric care. This trend suggests expanding job opportunities and a competitive, yet rewarding local job market for professionals skilled in pediatric speech therapy.
Lancaster offers a blend of small-city charm with accessible urban amenities, which can enhance work-life balance for pediatric SLPs. Shorter commutes and community-oriented environments typically support family-friendly schedules, making it easier to manage the demanding nature of pediatric speech therapy roles.
Mastery in pediatric communication disorders, patience, and the ability to adapt therapy plans to children’s unique needs set top pediatric SLPs apart. Familiarity with technology-dependent care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams also plays a crucial role in delivering impactful therapy.
Absolutely. Pediatric SLPs can progress into roles such as clinical coordinators, specialists in feeding and swallowing, or educators within healthcare systems. Continuous professional development and certifications enhance advancement prospects in pediatric speech therapy fields.
Hourly wages for pediatric SLPs in Lancaster range between $30.53 and $50.88, reflecting the specialized skill set required. This pay scale aligns with local healthcare standards and benefits from the demand for pediatric speech therapy professionals.
Post Acute Partners provides competitive compensation, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and professional growth opportunities tailored to pediatric SLPs. Their emphasis on compassionate care and specialized pediatric support distinguishes their employment experience.
At Post Acute Partners, pediatric SLPs engage with medically fragile children in a child-centered environment focused on long-term and transitional care, contrasting with typical outpatient clinics. This setting enhances the complexity and fulfillment of the speech therapy role.
Holding a Pennsylvania SLP license and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) are pivotal. Additionally, current CPR and first aid certifications complement clinical expertise, ensuring compliance with state regulations and readiness for pediatric care challenges.
Yes, managing assistive communication devices and coordinating care with medical providers are complex tasks unique to this subgroup. Pediatric SLPs must tailor therapy integrating technology, requiring advanced knowledge and adaptability in treatment strategies.
Daily duties include conducting individualized evaluations, crafting measurable therapy goals, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and adjusting interventions based on progress. The focus remains on enhancing communication skills for children with complex medical needs.