What does a Speech Language Pathologist do?
From 11,647 current Speech Language Pathologist postings that list skills.
What the job involves
- Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide direct therapy services to patients.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in IEP meetings as required.
Summed up from 30 recent Speech Language Pathologist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Speech-Language Pathology 7 in 10 postings
- Speech Therapy 6 in 10 postings
- Treatment Plans 1 in 15 postings
- Telehealth 1 in 15 postings
- Home Health 1 in 20 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Speech-Language Pathology Licenses 5 in 10 postings
- Clinical Competence Certificate 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 15 postings
- State License 1 in 15 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 20 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- Associate degree 1 in 35 postings
- Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 7 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 40 postings
Among postings that say.
Is this role in demand?
9,732 open Speech Language Pathologist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California983 open
- Texas963 open
- New York614 open
- Florida594 open
- Michigan383 open
Typical pay $104,000 a year (most between $90k and $123k). See the full salary breakdown