Travel SLP Jobs Pennsylvania 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist — Moss Rehab Aphasia, UPMC Voice Center, CHOP NICU, Philadelphia Schools
Pennsylvania is one of the premier East Coast travel SLP markets in 2026. Moss Rehab's Aphasia Center is among the largest intensive aphasia treatment programs in the US — AAC and aphasia SLPs earn $2,500–$3,100/week. UPMC Voice Center is a top US laryngectomy TEP and voice disorders destination. CHOP's 98-bed Level IV NICU is one of the largest in the country, with neonatal SLPs in constant demand. Philadelphia's 3rd-largest US school district has a chronic SLP shortage, with bilingual premiums ($400–$600/wk) for Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic speakers.
No SLP Compact — Pennsylvania Requires a Separate State License
Pennsylvania has NOT joined the ASLP-IC interstate compact as of 2026. Every travel SLP must hold a separate Pennsylvania state license from the PA State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing — regardless of other state licenses held. The CCC-SLP is required by virtually all PA hospital and school contracts and supports endorsement, but does not substitute for the PA license. Processing time: 6–10 weeks. Apply before your contract start date — do not wait until an offer is accepted.
Pennsylvania SLP Income Tax vs. Neighboring States
Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% income tax is the lowest of any major East Coast SLP market — a significant take-home advantage over NY, NJ, and MD markets.
| State | Income Tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PennsylvaniaYou're here | 3.07% flat | Lowest flat rate — highest net take-home on East Coast |
| Ohio | 0–3.5% graduated | Competitive; lower end comparable to PA |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | Higher flat rate; Chicago SLP market |
| New York | Graduated to 10.9% | High top marginal rate; NYC SLP market |
| New Jersey | Graduated to 10.75% | High top rate; NJ border market |
| Maryland | 2–5.75% graduated | Variable; Baltimore SLP market |
* Tax rates are for W-2 equivalent income. Travel SLP tax-free stipends for housing and M&IE reduce effective tax burden. Consult a travel healthcare tax professional for your specific situation.
Why Travel SLPs Choose Pennsylvania
From the nation's most active aphasia center to one of the largest NICUs in the US and the 3rd-largest urban school district, Pennsylvania offers clinical depth that few East Coast states can match for speech-language pathologists.
Moss Rehab Aphasia Center — One of the Largest Aphasia Programs in the US
Moss Rehabilitation (Jefferson Health) in Philadelphia operates one of the largest and most respected aphasia treatment programs in the United States. Travel SLPs provide intensive aphasia therapy, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for severe aphasia, TBI cognitive-communication rehabilitation, and motor speech treatment. Moss Rehab is a highly sought-after SLP placement — aphasia/AAC SLPs earn $2,500–$3,100/week.
UPMC Voice Center — Laryngectomy TEP, FEES/MBSS & Professional Voice
UPMC Voice Center in Pittsburgh is one of the top voice centers in the United States — travel SLPs perform laryngectomy TEP (tracheoesophageal puncture) voice prosthesis rehabilitation, FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing), MBSS for complex dysphagia, and treatment of professional voice disorders. UPMC Neurology SLP covers stroke aphasia, TBI cognitive-communication, ALS, and Parkinson's LSVT LOUD. HNC/voice SLPs earn $2,400–$3,000/week.
CHOP NICU SLP — 98-Bed Level IV NICU, One of the Largest in the US
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) operates a 98-bed Level IV NICU — one of the largest neonatal intensive care units in the United States. Travel NICU SLPs support neonatal swallowing evaluation, NNS (non-nutritive sucking) assessment, nipple transition from tube to oral feeding, parent coaching, and cleft palate team SLP. NICU neonatal feeding SLPs are in constant demand at CHOP. Rates: $2,500–$3,000/week.
3.07% Flat Tax — PA's Lowest-in-Class Tax Rate Maximizes Stipend Advantage
Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% income tax is among the lowest of any major SLP travel market on the East Coast. Compared to New York's graduated top rates, New Jersey's graduated brackets, and Maryland's up to 5.75%, PA travel SLPs keep substantially more of every gross dollar earned. Combined with federal tax-free housing and M&IE stipends, Pennsylvania offers the highest net take-home of any major East Coast SLP market.
Key Pennsylvania SLP Facilities & Demand Drivers
Pennsylvania's travel SLP market is anchored by nationally recognized academic medical centers, the country's largest aphasia program, a top-5 children's hospital, and persistent school SLP vacancies in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Moss Rehabilitation (Jefferson Health) — Philadelphia
Moss Rehab is one of the nation's most respected rehabilitation hospitals — the Aphasia Center is among the largest intensive aphasia treatment programs in the US. Travel SLPs provide intensive aphasia therapy (constraint-induced, script training, group aphasia), AAC for severe expressive aphasia, TBI cognitive-communication rehabilitation (attention, memory, executive function), and motor speech treatment (apraxia, dysarthria). LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's disease is also offered at Moss Rehab. AAC specialist SLPs are in consistent demand.
UPMC — Pittsburgh (Voice Center, Neurology, Children's)
UPMC Voice Center is a top US voice center — travel SLPs perform laryngectomy TEP voice prosthesis rehabilitation, esophageal speech training, FEES and MBSS for complex dysphagia, and treat vocal fold paralysis, MTD (muscle tension dysphonia), and professional voice disorders. UPMC Neurology SLP covers stroke aphasia, TBI cognitive-communication, ALS/Parkinson's (LSVT LOUD). UPMC Children's Hospital provides NICU SLP, pediatric feeding, and cleft palate team services.
Penn Medicine — Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Penn Medicine HUP is a Level I trauma center in Philadelphia. Travel SLPs provide acute stroke SLP, HNC (head and neck cancer) SLP at the Penn Head & Neck Cancer program — laryngectomy TEP rehabilitation, radiation fibrosis FEES/MBSS, post-surgical swallowing — and voice SLP at the Penn Voice Center. High-volume acute SLP with FEES/MBSS instrumental evaluation needs. HNC/laryngectomy SLPs earn $2,400–$3,000/week.
CHOP — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP is one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the US. The 98-bed Level IV NICU is one of the largest in the country — neonatal SLPs are in constant demand for neonatal swallowing evaluation, NNS readiness, nipple transition, and parent coaching. CHOP's cleft palate and craniofacial team has one of the highest case volumes nationally. The AAC program serves children with autism, cerebral palsy, rare syndromes, and complex communication needs. Early intervention SLP and school-age therapy complete the pediatric SLP offering.
Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia
Temple University Hospital is a Level I trauma center in North Philadelphia with high-volume acute SLP needs. Travel SLPs provide bedside acute SLP, FEES for complex dysphagia, stroke aphasia therapy, and TBI cognitive-communication treatment. Temple also has a busy trauma SLP population given its Level I trauma designation. Temple is the primary teaching hospital for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
Philadelphia School District / Pittsburgh Public Schools
The School District of Philadelphia is the 3rd largest urban school district in the US, serving approximately 200,000 students — and faces a severe, chronic school SLP shortage. Travel SLPs fill IEP-based caseloads of 40–60 students across elementary, middle, and high schools. Bilingual SLP demand is high: Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic are the most-sought languages. Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny County also have persistent school SLP vacancies. Bilingual SLPs earn $400–$600/week above base school SLP rates.
Pennsylvania Travel SLP Pay by Setting (2026)
Weekly gross includes tax-free housing and M&IE stipends. Rates vary by facility, contract length, and specialty (FEES, AAC, NICU, aphasia).
| Setting | Weekly Pay | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Rehab Aphasia / AAC SLP | $2,500–$3,100/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Intensive aphasia, AAC, TBI cognitive-comm, motor speech |
| UPMC Voice Center / HNC SLP | $2,400–$3,000/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Laryngectomy TEP, FEES/MBSS, radiation fibrosis, professional voice |
| CHOP NICU SLP | $2,500–$3,000/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 98-bed Level IV NICU — neonatal feeding, NNS, nipple transition |
| Hospital Acute SLP (FEES / MBSS) | $2,300–$2,900/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | HUP, Temple, UPMC, Jefferson Health |
| School SLP (Standard) | $1,900–$2,400/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Philadelphia SD (3rd largest US), Pittsburgh Public Schools |
| School SLP (Bilingual Premium) | $2,300–$3,000/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic +$400–$600/wk |
| SNF / Long-Term Care SLP | $2,000–$2,500/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High SNF volume statewide, aging population demand |
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Moss Rehab Aphasia Center — Intensive Aphasia, AAC & TBI Cognitive-Communication
Why Moss Rehabilitation is one of the most sought-after SLP placements in the United States.
Intensive Aphasia Treatment
Moss Rehab's Aphasia Center is one of the largest intensive aphasia treatment programs in the United States — providing individual and group intensive aphasia therapy for post-stroke and post-TBI adults. Treatment approaches include constraint-induced language therapy (CILT), script training, semantic feature analysis, and group communication therapy. Moss Rehab attracts aphasia patients from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond. SLP caseloads are high-acuity and clinically rich. CCC-SLP and aphasia treatment experience are required for most Moss Rehab SLP travel positions.
AAC Program & Motor Speech Treatment
Moss Rehab's AAC program serves adults with severe expressive aphasia following stroke or TBI who require augmentative and alternative communication for functional communication. Travel SLPs complete AAC evaluations, device trials (speech-generating devices, high-tech and low-tech AAC), AAC implementation, and partner/caregiver training. Motor speech treatment at Moss Rehab covers apraxia of speech (AOS) and dysarthria rehabilitation across the severity continuum — from mild intelligibility deficits to severe motor speech disorders in TBI and stroke patients. LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's disease is also available.
Moss Rehab TBI Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation
Attention & Memory
TBI SLPs at Moss Rehab provide structured cognitive-communication therapy targeting divided attention, sustained attention, working memory, and prospective memory. Treatment is integrated with occupational therapy and neuropsychology in a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team model unique to Moss Rehab.
Executive Function
Executive function deficits following TBI — goal-setting, problem-solving, planning, and self-monitoring — are addressed with metacognitive strategy training, errorless learning, and functional task-based treatment in both clinical and community reintegration contexts.
Social Communication
Social communication deficits post-TBI — pragmatic language, perspective-taking, emotional regulation in communication, and conversation management — are treated in group and individual formats. Moss Rehab's group communication program is a clinical highlight for SLPs seeking TBI specialty experience.
CHOP NICU SLP — 98-Bed Level IV NICU & Pediatric Feeding
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia operates one of the largest Level IV NICUs in the United States — with neonatal SLPs in constant demand year-round.
CHOP 98-Bed Level IV NICU — Neonatal Swallowing & Feeding
CHOP's 98-bed Level IV NICU is one of the largest and most complex neonatal intensive care units in the United States. NICU SLPs evaluate neonatal swallowing readiness, assess non-nutritive sucking (NNS) patterns, guide nipple transition from nasogastric tube to oral feeding, manage neonatal aspiration risk, and provide parent coaching on infant feeding techniques and positioning. CHOP treats highly complex premature infants (23–24 weeks gestation), congenital heart disease infants, and medically fragile neonates from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Prior NICU SLP experience (1+ year) and CCC-SLP are required. Rates: $2,500–$3,000/week.
Cleft Palate Team, AAC & Early Intervention SLP
CHOP's cleft palate and craniofacial team has one of the highest case volumes nationally — travel SLPs provide resonance evaluation (nasometry, nasopharyngoscopy), articulation treatment for cleft-related speech errors, velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) treatment, and pre/post-surgical SLP support. CHOP's AAC program serves children with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, rare genetic syndromes, and complex communication needs — using high-tech and low-tech augmentative communication systems. Early intervention SLP serves NICU graduates transitioning to home-based early intervention programming.
CHOP NICU SLP — What to Expect
Experience Required
1+ year NICU SLP; CCC-SLP required; Level IV NICU preferred
Pay Range
$2,500–$3,000/week; neonatal specialty premium applies
Key Skills
NNS assessment, oral feeding progression, neonatal swallowing eval, parent coaching
Contract Length
13 weeks typical; frequent extensions given persistent NICU SLP shortage
Pennsylvania SLP License Guide — PA State Board of Examiners
Pennsylvania has not joined the ASLP-IC compact. Every travel SLP must obtain a separate Pennsylvania state license before working in PA. Here is what to expect.
Endorsement Application Steps
- 1Verify CCC-SLP status — Pennsylvania requires the ASHA CCC-SLP. Confirm it is current before applying.
- 2Complete the PA endorsement application via the PA State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing online portal. Submit your current state license, transcripts, and CCC-SLP documentation.
- 3Primary source verification — Pennsylvania verifies your existing license directly with the issuing state board. Allow 2–4 weeks for this step.
- 4Background check — Submit concurrently with your application via the PA Board's designated provider to avoid delays.
- 5Pay application fee — ~$75–$150 (biennial renewal). Total timeline from submission: 6–10 weeks.
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Philadelphia School SLP Shortage — 3rd Largest US District & Bilingual SLP Pipeline
The School District of Philadelphia is the 3rd largest urban school district in the US and faces a severe, chronic school SLP shortage driven by IEP backlog, multilingual student enrollment, and difficulty recruiting permanent urban school SLPs.
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia serves approximately 200,000 students across more than 200 schools — making it the 3rd largest urban school district in the United States. The district has maintained chronic school SLP vacancies for years. Travel SLPs provide IEP-based language therapy, articulation intervention, AAC services, and autism communication supports across elementary, middle, and high school buildings throughout Philadelphia.
Bilingual SLP demand is acute across multiple languages: Spanish (dominant, by far the largest bilingual student population), Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic. Bilingual SLPs who can assess and treat students in one of these home languages earn $400–$600/week above base school SLP rates, bringing total weekly pay to $2,300–$3,000/week.
Pittsburgh Public Schools & Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Public Schools and surrounding Allegheny County school districts also face persistent school SLP vacancies. Pittsburgh schools have IEP backlog driven by caseload growth and difficulty recruiting school SLPs to urban buildings. Travel SLPs fill caseloads across all school levels: IEP evaluations, language and articulation therapy, AAC, fluency (stuttering), and early childhood SLP. Pittsburgh's school SLP market is less competitive than Philadelphia but has consistent demand through the academic year.
Pittsburgh ISD contracts typically run the full academic year (August/September–June), with Monday–Friday schedules and caseloads of 40–55 students. Spanish bilingual SLPs earn the highest premium in Pittsburgh schools.
Pennsylvania School SLP Contract Structure
Schedule
Monday–Friday, school hours (typical 7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Contract Length
10-month academic year (Aug/Sep–Jun) or semester contracts
Caseload
40–60 students IEP-based; autism/AAC-heavy in Philadelphia buildings
Requirements
PA SLP license + CCC-SLP + school SLP experience preferred
Pennsylvania Travel SLP — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel SLPs make in Pennsylvania?
Travel SLPs in Pennsylvania earn $1,900–$3,100/week depending on setting and specialty. Moss Rehab aphasia and AAC SLPs command the highest rates: $2,500–$3,100/week. CHOP NICU neonatal feeding SLP: $2,500–$3,000/week. UPMC Voice Center and HNC SLP: $2,400–$3,000/week. Hospital acute SLP with FEES/MBSS: $2,300–$2,900/week. School SLP bilingual premium (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic): $2,300–$3,000/week. Standard school SLP: $1,900–$2,400/week. Pennsylvania's 3.07% flat income tax is the lowest of any major East Coast SLP market, maximizing take-home pay.
Does Pennsylvania have an SLP compact license?
No. Pennsylvania has NOT joined the ASLP-IC (interstate compact for speech-language pathology) as of 2026. Every travel SLP working in Pennsylvania must obtain a separate Pennsylvania state license through the PA State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing. The CCC-SLP (ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence) is required by virtually all Pennsylvania hospital and school contracts and supports your endorsement application, but does not replace the state license. Processing time is typically 6–10 weeks. Plan your PA licensure before your contract start date — do not wait.
What is Moss Rehab Aphasia Center and why is it a top SLP destination?
Moss Rehabilitation (Jefferson Health) in Philadelphia operates one of the largest intensive aphasia treatment programs in the United States. The Aphasia Center provides intensive individual and group aphasia therapy, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) evaluation and treatment for severe expressive aphasia, TBI cognitive-communication rehabilitation (attention, memory, executive function, social communication), and motor speech treatment (apraxia, dysarthria). Moss Rehab is among the most sought-after SLP placements in the US — the clinical depth and subspecialty volume is exceptional. AAC and aphasia specialist SLPs earn $2,500–$3,100/week. CCC-SLP and relevant aphasia or AAC experience are required.
What does NICU SLP do at CHOP and why is the demand so high?
CHOP's NICU SLPs support premature and medically complex newborns in developing safe oral feeding. With 98 beds, CHOP's Level IV NICU is one of the largest in the United States, and neonatal SLP demand consistently exceeds permanent staffing capacity. Travel NICU SLPs at CHOP perform neonatal swallowing evaluations, assess non-nutritive sucking (NNS) readiness, guide nipple transition from tube to oral feeding, and coach parents on infant feeding techniques. CHOP's cleft palate and craniofacial team also requires SLP support for feeding and resonance evaluation. Prior NICU SLP experience (typically 1+ year) and CCC-SLP are required. Rates: $2,500–$3,000/week.
What is the school SLP shortage in Philadelphia and what is the bilingual SLP premium?
The School District of Philadelphia is the 3rd largest urban school district in the United States, serving approximately 200,000 students. The district has faced a chronic school SLP shortage for years — IEP backlogs, high caseloads (40–60 students), and difficulty attracting permanent school SLPs to urban buildings drive continuous travel SLP demand. Bilingual SLP demand is acute: Spanish (dominant), Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic are the highest-priority languages. Bilingual SLPs fluent in one of these languages earn $400–$600/week above standard school SLP rates, bringing total packages to $2,300–$3,000/week. Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny County school districts also have persistent SLP vacancies. Pennsylvania school SLP contracts run August/September–June, Monday–Friday.
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Moss Rehab aphasia and AAC, UPMC Voice Center laryngectomy TEP, CHOP's 98-bed Level IV NICU, and Philadelphia school bilingual SLP — CatSol matches SLPs to Pennsylvania contracts that fit your specialty, schedule, and pay goals. Start your PA license application now and we'll have your contract ready when your license clears.
No SLP compact in Pennsylvania — our recruiters guide you through PA State Board of Examiners licensure. CCC-SLP required. Average PA license processing: 6–10 weeks.