Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health
  • Emmaus, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Emmaus, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie
  • Union City, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Union City, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 19 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • New Oxford, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • New Oxford, PA
  • 13 days ago

Active Pennsylvania state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required to begin the assignment....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Powerback Rehabilitation
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: As a Speech Language Pathologist, you help patients get their power back....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of York
  • PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • PA
  • 60+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Health

  • Interim HealthCare
  • Coraopolis, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Coraopolis, PA
  • 7 days ago

Language Pathologist (SLP) position with us, you will need: Education: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Speech Therapy required Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Lifepoint Rehabilitation
  • Towanda, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Towanda, PA
  • 45+ days ago

language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered Current CPR certification...

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

  • St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Speech-Language Pathologist PRN Who we are: St....

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HCPA Speech Therapist

  • Kaleida Health
  • Bradford, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bradford, PA
  • 16 hours ago

in the Home Care setting using professionally approved assessment and therapeutic skills and modalities in accordance with the scope of practice for a Speech Language Pathologist in New York State....

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Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient- Per Diem

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Shamokin, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Shamokin, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Provides speech therapy services to restore impaired speech, language, and swallowing disorders....

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School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 22 hours ago

Make a meaningful impact in education by supporting students communication growth in a contract-based SLPA (Speech-Language Pathology Assistant) role. Working within a collaborative school...

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Speech Therapist (SLP)

  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Waymart, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waymart, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities As a Speech Language Pathologist, you help patients get their power back....

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Speech Therapist

  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities As a Speech Language Pathologist, you help patients get their power back....

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Pennsylvania
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%