Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist
Company: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a
travel Speech Language Pathologist Level II for a travel job in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist - Discipline: Therapy -
Duration: 9 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days -
Employment Type: Travel Position is for 40 hours a week, but will
consider candidates who can only work part time hours. Possibility
for extension/conversion at the end of the assignment, if business
needs align. Job Summary: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
is seeking a speech-language pathologist to provide inpatient
dysphagia, speech, and language services to a varied population of
infants and children with neurological, developmental, and
medically based communication and feeding/swallowing disorders. Job
responsibilities include providing inpatient and outpatient
clinical based assessments and intervention, performing
video-fluoroscopic swallow studies, consulting with medical and
therapy personnel, and providing education and instruction to
patients, families, health care professionals, students, and the
community. Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred. Job
Responsibilities: Patient Care: • Independently evaluates patients
with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech,
language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized
and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings
according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Refers patients
to medical and educational services, when appropriate. • Develops
an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient which includes
goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress
according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. • Presents and
defends evaluation findings, progress and recommendations to
patients, families/significant caregivers, and health care
professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home
therapy programs. Consults with health care and educational staff
to promote the patients’ communication skills. Administration: •
Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e.,
staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work
group meetings/committees, Quality Improvement projects,
development and refinement of clinical protocols and
equipment/supplies maintenance and ordering). Education: • Teaches
within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and
non-professional community. • Provides consultative services
outside of the Hospital setting. • Mentors professional observers,
students, and clinical fellows. Additional Technical Requirements:
• High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to
identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in
clinical and research duties. • High level of skill in various
assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in
the pediatric population. • Fundamental research skills including a
general understanding of research methodology, design, and
statistics. Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: •
License in Speech-Language Pathology (within 3 months of hire)
License in Speech-Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and/or from the State of New Jersey, or eligible for
same, in which case licensure will be obtained within 3 months of
initial employment. • CCC-SLP - Clin Competence in Speech-Lang -
Required upon hire Required Education: Master’s Degree in
Speech-Language Pathology. Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years
of licensed experience. Preferred Experience: Experience in
pediatric medical-based setting. RightSourcing (a part of Magnit)
expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like:
Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental,
Vision, 401K QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE Work Authorization : US
Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2 years Travel required :
No travel required Shift timings : Days Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia Job ID 36534705. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts
and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free
stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Speech/Lang
Pathologist II
Keywords: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia , Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
