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Speech & Language Pathologist II
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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.
$88,989 / year median in Massachusetts
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications Education:
A Master's degree or higher inSpeech-Language Pathology Experience:
5 years' progressively responsible and specialized clinical experience, including responsibility for specialized pediatric speech programs within a clinical service Strong SLP with fewer years of experience or strong clinical fellow candidates will also be considered Work requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programsLicensure/Certifications:
A current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)Benefits
- Professional Development