Job Overview As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll help children and other patients build communication skills and participate more fully in daily life. You'll provide speech therapy and language therapy through individualized assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing care. The role may include pediatric and geriatric patients, early intervention, school-based services, and telehealth, depending on the setting. Duties Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and patient assessments; use knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to guide care. Develop and implement speech-language therapy plans for individuals with speech impairments and disabilities, adapting treatment to each patient's needs. Provide speech therapy, language therapy, and telehealth therapy; document care and progress in electronic medical or health records (EMR/EHR). Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and support consistent progress.
Your impact:
By aligning therapy with each patient's needs and collaborating with families and care teams, you help patients strengthen communication and engage more confidently in everyday activities.
Experience Required:
Speech-language pathology credentials and experience appropriate to the role and applicable practice requirements.
Preferred:
Pediatrics, experience working with children, pediatric populations, or in schools; early intervention experience is also valued.
Preferred:
Experience with geriatric patients, individuals with disabilities, or people with speech impairments.
Preferred:
Telehealth experience, patient care experience, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems. Strong assessment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Pay:
$47.34 - $57.01 per hour
Work Location:
In person
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