Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) opportunity in Philadelphia, PA — provide dysphagia, cognitive-communication, and adult inpatient rehab services at a leading hospital in Northeast Philadelphia (19111). Join our rehab team and make a measurable impact on patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19111 (Northeast Philadelphia)
• Setting: Hospital – Rehab Division (inpatient rehabilitation / acute care)
• Assignment Type: Travel SLP / contract
• Start Date: March 9, 2026
• End Date: June 8, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour days)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1920-$2060/week
• On-Site Position
• Weekend Hours: May be required to flex workdays as needed

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania SLP license (required)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred (or equivalent certification)
• Current CPR certification
• Graduate or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• At least 1 year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred, ideally in hospital, acute care, or inpatient rehab settings
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, bedside swallow exams, and cognitive-communication disorders
• Proficient with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and clinical reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, OT/PT, rehab staff)
• Professionalism, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment in a hospital environment
• Navy scrubs required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders
• Provide individualized treatment plans and evidence-based SLP interventions for adult and geriatric inpatient populations
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and coordinate instrumental assessments as indicated
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records using the hospital's EHR system
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and therapy goals
• Flexibility to float to other units and manage variable patient caseloads as needed

Why join us: This Philadelphia SLP travel job offers the chance to work in a high-quality hospital rehab setting, gain experience with a broad adult/geriatric caseload, and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team. Great opportunity for SLPs seeking travel assignments, hospital SLP jobs, or Pennsylvania speech-language pathologist roles.

Apply now — Submit your resume, current PA SLP license, and proof of CPR to be considered for this travel SLP position in Philadelphia. Join our healthcare team today!

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