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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$15.00–$507.00 /hr

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Job Description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.

CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview The PRN Speech Language Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment of speech, language, oral motor function, and dysphagia to an assigned group of patients. Provides consultation to medical, allied health, and education personnel.

Provides education and instruction to patients and their families/significant caregivers. What you will do Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, oral motor dysfunction and dysphagia) 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 and/or follows an individualized treatment 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 healthcare professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs.

Consults with healthcare and educational staff to promote the patients' communication skills. Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the utilization/provision of services. Maintains competencies and knowledge of department policies and procedures, with the support of a Clinical Supervisor. Education

Qualifications

Master's Degree Speech-Language Pathology - Required Experience

Qualifications

At least two (2) years Licensed experience - Required At least one (1) year Licensed experience in pediatric medical-based setting - Preferred Licenses and Certifications Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - upon hire - Required and Speech & Language Pathology License (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex.

American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred Skills and Abilities 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.

(Required proficiency) High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in the pediatric population. (Required proficiency) Interpersonal relationship skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, colleagues, and supervisors.

(Required proficiency) To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $507.00 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children.

Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.

Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives.

Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

The SLP provides evaluation and treatment for speech, language, oral motor function, and dysphagia for pediatric patients. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with medical and educational staff.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and at least two years of licensed experience. Candidates must hold a CCC-SLP certification and obtain a Pennsylvania state license within three months.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Dysphagia TreatmentPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical ConsultationFamily EducationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 41 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 49% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

8
<$120k
2
$125k
6
$135k-150k
6
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
68%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Speech Therapist - 2nd & 3rd Grade (In-Person)

$60-$65/hr
#4

Speech Therapist - 2nd & 3rd Grade (In-Person)

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.