Summary of Speech Language Pathologist
Tri-State Rehabilitation is seeking candidates for Speech Language Pathologist position.
Speech pathologists, officially called speech-language pathologists and sometimes called speech therapists, work with people who have a variety of speech-related disorders. These disorders can include the inability to produce certain sounds, speech rhythm and fluency problems, and voice disorders. They also help people who want to modify accents or who have swallowing difficulties. Speech pathologists' work involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of speech-related disorders.
The ability to communicate with others is a core component of one's social, academic and vocational success. Individuals who have difficulty speaking and communicating due to developmental or medical problems can improve their ability to communicate with help from a trained Speech Pathologist. Speech pathologists typically work one-on-one with children or adults who have a wide range of language and communication problems such as stuttering, difficulty making certain sounds, cognitive impairments or voice disorders. They also work with clients who have swallowing disorders. About half of speech pathologists work in an educational institution while the rest work primarily in healthcare or social assistance settings.
A speech pathologist will typically have responsibilities such as those listed below:
Assess and diagnose clients
Create treatment plans
Teach clients how to correct speech issues
Update records and prepare reports
Advise client families on techniques for use at home
If you are interested in this position please contact:
Carla Hadrick
P: 1-855-362-4740
E: chadrick@chsstaff.com
If this position does not meet your needs please visit our interactive job board at www.tri-staterehab.com to explore other exciting opportunities located throughout the nation.
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