Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time
About The Position
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist at Pocopson Home, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The role provides speech-language pathology services to adult and geriatric patients, supporting communication, cognition, swallowing, functional independence, safety, and quality of life. The SLP conducts evaluations and delivers individualized treatment for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs, including dysphagia and cognitive-linguistic conditions. The position collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and contributes to discharge planning and accurate clinical documentation. The organization describes itself as therapist-founded and therapist-led, emphasizing clinical autonomy, collaborative, patient-centered care, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to rehabilitation.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Experience working with adult and geriatric populations preferred.
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is a plus.
- Experience with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and medically complex patients is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations.
- Provide dysphagia assessment, treatment, and swallowing intervention.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and functional goals.
- Provide cognitive-linguistic treatment addressing memory, attention, problem-solving, executive functioning, and safety awareness.
- Treat speech, language, and communication disorders associated with neurological and other medical conditions.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and treatment recommendations.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in discharge planning and make recommendations for continued care.
- Advocate for patients and help them achieve their highest practical level of independence.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time team members.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life insurance.
- Disability coverage options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee referral opportunities and eligible referral incentives.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive, therapist-led leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
