Speech Therapist, Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care•Lancaster Township, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Current unencumbered license as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience preferred; medically complex or long-term care experience a plus
Pediatric experience preferred; medically complex or long-term care experience a plus

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
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.
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.
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.
Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transition services as appropriate.
Initiate referrals when indicated and in accordance with Speech Therapy Department procedures.
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.
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.