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

Nyman Associates, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Nyman Associates is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for a hospital-based position supporting patients in acute care and acute rehabilitation settings. The role focuses on helping patients regain communication and swallowing abilities while working with medically complex cases and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The schedule is full-time and based on facility needs.

The clinician evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders; conducts clinical swallowing evaluations and provides dysphagia management; develops individualized treatment plans; coordinates care with healthcare professionals; educates patients and families; documents care in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements; and participates in care planning and discharge recommendations.

Nyman Associates describes a culture built on Care, Competency, Compassion, and Integrity, with dedicated team support, collaborative work, diverse patient populations, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Post-Clinical Fellowship experience in acute care is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC), or inpatient rehabilitation settings is valued.
• Experience with dysphagia, swallowing evaluations, feeding, and medically complex patients is preferred.
• Candidates with primarily school-based experience are welcome to apply, particularly if they completed medical clinical rotations or externships during graduate training.

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.

Benefits

• Consistent full-time 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 supports patients' recovery and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time