Speech Language Pathologist

About The Job

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech language services to children and help them live their lives to the fullest. This job will play a key role in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders in patients/clients. You will be thorough and communicative with the clients’ families and your team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat, communication and swallowing disorders. 
• Communicate with clients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty. 
• Determine the extent of communication problems by giving standardized tests or basic reading and vocalizing tasks. 
• Identify, create, and carry out individualized treatment plans. 
• Work with patients to increase their ability to read and write. 
• Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with limited or no speech capability. 
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices. 
• Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow. 
• Provide counseling to families and patients on how to cope with communication disorders. 
• Work with people who have inappropriate pitch or tone. 
• Help with speech cadence and fluency. 
• Work with patients who have difficulty swallowing or eating. 
• Perform E-stimulation when necessary. 
• Secure patient records and perform related administrative tasks. 

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist. 
• Experience with children with various exceptionalities. 
• Pass a background check. 
• Enjoy working in a positive and supportive environment with others. 
• Current state license as a Speech Therapist (Florida SLP license) 
• Degree in Speech Therapy in an Accredited Program 
• At least three years of relevant experience is required. 
• BLS Certificate.