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Speech & Language Pathologist - Acute - (SLP)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$84,684 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Acute
- (SLP)
StartDate:
9/28/2026Available Shifts:
8D Pay Rate:
$2062.00- $2124.
Required Qualifications Speech/Language Pathologist, Acute Licenses:
SLP-PA Facility Location Located along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre is only hours from major cities like New York and Philadelphia. For the nature lovers, this town is just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains and includes several natural parks. Wilkes-Barre was recently revitalized as a "Walk-To-Everything" lifestyle. The downtown area offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and a movie theater.Hospitals Located Near Wilkes-Barre:
- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
- Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
- Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- First Hospital Wyoming Valley Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash!