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Speech Language Pathologist NB
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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.
$101,723 / year median in California
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Accurately identifies communication disorder through appropriate screening and assessment measures. Obtains pertinent information about patients medical history prior to evaluation. Conducts comprehensive evaluations. Elicits and records information. Accurately and clearly reports evaluation and treatment results to patients and families. Encourages participation by patient and family in the establishment of goals and measurement of progress. Accurately reports evaluation and treatment results to referral sources and others. Job Requirements Required Masters Other Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and Masters Other or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and