Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $50-55 per hour
Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 08/26/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks
About the role
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide in-person speech and language services to seven school students in and around Ridley/Woodlyn and possibly Springfield, PA, totaling approximately 3 days per week. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and hearing disorders while supporting students in meeting and exceeding the Pennsylvania Learning Standards. You will collaborate with school staff, parents, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs and deliver effective, compliant educational services.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech, language, communication, and hearing services in individual, small-group, and classroom settings
- Conduct screenings, evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring
- Develop, implement, and annually review IEPs; participate in Child Study Team meetings and parent conferences
- Maintain accurate records, therapy data, evaluations, reports, and required documentation
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, outside agencies, and related service providers
- Recommend assistive technology and communication supports as needed
Shift details: School-based, 3 days per week for a school-year assignment.
Requirements
Education
- Required: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field
Licenses & Certifications
- Required: Valid Pennsylvania Educational Services Certificate and Speech Language Specialist board license
Skills
- Ability to evaluate, provide therapy, and develop strategies for the prevention and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders
- Knowledge of child development, learning assessment, diagnosis, special education requirements, and current regulations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in using technology and maintaining confidentiality and professional standards
Pay
Hourly Rate: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
- Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
- Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location.
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.