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Speech Language Pathologist
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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.
$86,380 / year median in New Hampshire
-4% projected decline
Job Description
- Friday 8am
- 4pm (no weekends or after hours)
Duties:
- Conduct assessments to determine speech and language disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Administer standardized tests to evaluate the patient's speech and language abilities.
- Provide speech therapy services in a school setting
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Work with pediatric patients to address speech and language development issues in class and at home.
Experience:
- Prior experience in patient care and assessment.
- Familiarity with school setting.
- Proficiency in conducting standardized testing for speech and language disorders.
- Knowledge of speech therapy techniques for pediatrics.