Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Sweetwater Care; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Missoula, MT is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat clients with communication, swallowing, and related disorders across the lifespan. A master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and certification as an SLP are required.

You will assess, diagnose, and design evidence-based treatment plans, collaborate with families, educators, and medical professionals, and implement therapy using proven methods plus innovative approaches to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and SLP certification are required.
• Experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating language, speech, and swallowing disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient and liaising with family, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new techniques to provide the best care.

Skills

SLP practice

Interdisciplinary collab

Education

Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job description

Requirements: A master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders, certification as speech-language pathologist.

Alternately referred to as speech therapists, speech-language pathologists (or SLPs) work with children and adults who have problems with communication due to a birth defect, developmental disorder, accident or chronic condition. These professionals evaluate, diagnose and treat clients, taking a comprehensive approach to the individual. Here are some of the areas speech-language pathology addresses:

• Articulation disorders
• Language disorders
• Fluency disorders
• Voice and resonance disorders
• Hearing disorders
• Cognitive aspects of communication
• Social aspects of communication
• Augmentative and alternative communication modalities
• Feeding and swallowing disorders

Speech Therapist Responsibilities:

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.