Mount Nittany Health·State College, Pennsylvania
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and providing treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They may also supervise students and volunteers within the rehabilitation services department.
Diagnoses and provides treatment for clients/patients who exhibit communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
1. Graduate of an approved Masters level program in Speech Language Pathology.
1. Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a health care facility.
2. Demonstrated strong clinical background in Pediatric care.
1. Free from communication deficits which would interfere with duties.
1. Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) preferred.
2. Pennsylvania license in speech‑language pathology.
3. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Receives general supervision from the Manager of Rehabilitation Services.
Supervision of students in Speech-Language Pathology is a possibility along with volunteers if appropriate to the setting.
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Market context
Outpatient Speech Pathologist roles in Pennsylvania are often competitive because clinics and pediatric practices look for candidates with a master’s degree, state licensure, BLS certification, and hands-on pediatric experience. Demand is typically strongest where families want ongoing therapy services, and employers often prioritize clinicians who can work independently with children and coordinate with caregivers. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania license status and highlight pediatric caseload experience, since job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.