School Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Description

Position Summary :

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Working in schools, hospitals, clinics, or private practice, SLPs play a critical role in helping individuals improve speech, language, voice, and swallowing skills to enhance overall communication abilities and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities :

Assessment and Diagnosis :

Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.

• Use standardized tests, observational assessments, and clinical tools to diagnose speech and language disorders, including articulation, fluency, voice, language comprehension, and expressive language.
• Identify developmental delays, speech impediments, and disorders related to cognitive-communication or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop individualized diagnostic reports outlining the assessment results and recommendations for treatment.

Treatment and Intervention :

Design and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Collaboration and Consultation :

Collaborate with other professionals, such as teachers, doctors, psychologists, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Progress Monitoring and Documentation :

Regularly monitor and track client progress toward therapy goals and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.

Education and Prevention :

Educate clients, caregivers, and the community on speech and language development, as well as prevention of communication disorders.

Research and Continuing Education :

Stay current on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Qualifications : Education :

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Licensure / Certification :

State licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Experience :

Previous experience in speech-language therapy, preferably in the setting where the position is based (e.g., schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, etc.).

Skills :

Strong knowledge of speech and language development, anatomy, and physiology of speech production and swallowing.

Company Description

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Company Description

BBSI is top HR Consulting firm in the country and leading the way in talent acquisition efforts for gray collar skilled labor.