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Speech Language Pathologist - Early Intervention (Contract) (62214)

Speech-Language PathologistContract

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Main Location - Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • Position Type: Contractor
  • Job Shift: DaySUMMARY: CADES Infant Toddler Program offers a variety of family-centered services

Our therapists and teachers work with families directly in their homes and community settings. CADES embraces the "coaching" model that will empower families to utilize strategies in daily routines to support family-driven outcomes.

CADES is seeking qualified Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologists for Delaware County and Chester County. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide in-home, related services and therapies for families on their caseload according to the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Adhere to the coaching model to work collaboratively to support and foster the growth and development of children birth to 3. Provides a range of services including developmental and instructional therapies, family support and parent education.

Provides effective intervention strategies in the child’s everyday routines and learning opportunities. Provide community resources and support services to families. Complete daily notes and progress reports in adherence to the specific county policy.

Requirements Valid licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for area of practice: Speech Language Pathologist – Masters Degree with Certificate of Clinical Competence 24 hours of annual Early Intervention Training. Must be working towards endorsement for coaching through the EITA Learning Path.

Provide services within the natural environment of the family (home, community) Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License Professional Liability Insurance Pediatric experience preferred.

Early Intervention experience a plus Bilingual a plus We offer: Established provider of pediatric services in Delaware and Chester Counties Flexible schedules Peer support and collaboration Competitive rates Training Opportunities Mentorship from Director/Assistant Director Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home speech and language therapies for children birth to 3 according to their Individualized Family Service Plan. Utilize a coaching model to empower families and integrate intervention strategies into daily routines.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competence and valid Pennsylvania licensure. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and professional liability insurance.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Family-Centered CoachingIFSP ImplementationPediatric TherapyDevelopmental TherapyCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - Early Intervention (Contract) (62214) at CADES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,907 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 32 employers

12
<$105k
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$105k-125k
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$125k-145k
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$145k-165k
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$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Swarthmore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Median resident rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.