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Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist

  • Company: Cross Country Education
  • Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Salary: $79,040–$131,040/yr
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • $79,040–$131,040/yr

Cross Country Education at a glance

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Cross Country Education (crosscountryeducation.com) lists local contract clinician roles, including Speech Language Pathologist placements such as this Allentown assignment.

Cross Country Education - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Position Summary

Cross Country Education is currently seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a full-time position in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $38 to $63 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess patients' speech and language abilities
  • Create individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
  • Provide therapy sessions to improve communication skills
  • Document progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a fully credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist or a recent graduate who is eager to complete their Clinical Fellowship. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Working at Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education offers an opportunity for professionals to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the flexibility of contract work. Our team is dedicated to supporting our therapists with comprehensive resources and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Working in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Allentown is in Lehigh County, eastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a Mid-Atlantic commonwealth bordering Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio, spanning Appalachian and Great Lakes regions.

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, forming the Mason-Dixon Line, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie, New York to its north,

Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in Pennsylvania: 2.4% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Pennsylvania: $7.25/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Pennsylvania: $62,697via FRED

Home prices in Pennsylvania (year over year): +5.3%via FRED

Median household income in Lehigh County: $77,493via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Lehigh County: 25 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Lehigh County: Drove Alone (73%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Lehigh County: 90%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: Dime Savings and Trust Company, listed 1985 (67m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 61°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 22°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Most walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,341/mo · $1,634/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 120m (394 ft)

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About this role & career path

Local contract SLP roles build setting versatility and keep clinical skills sharp while you sample markets before a longer commitment.

Salary & compensation

The occupation listing for this role notes about $42–49 per hour.

Expect questions on caseload mix, IEP or care-plan collaboration, and how you keep documentation accurate on a short contract.

Good match if you are licensed to practice as an SLP in Pennsylvania and want on-site contract work in the Lehigh Valley rather than remote.

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Listing facts

  • Role Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
  • Employer Cross Country Education
  • Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $79,040–$131,040/yr
  • Posted August 17, 2026
  • Apply by September 17, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (193 words)

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Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist Cross Country Education · Allentown, Pennsylvania · $79,040–$131,040/yr