Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat language and swallowing disorders in clients of various ages.

You will collaborate with families, educational and medical teams to create effective treatment plans and apply evidenced-based therapies to improve communication outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders.
• Certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) before or at hire.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat communication, language, articulation, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, screen, and prevent language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicate with patients and their families, and coordinate with physicians and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Use established therapies and innovative approaches to deliver high-quality care.

Education

Master's degree in communication sciences and disorders

Certification as Speech-Language Pathologist

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.

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