Speech Therapist Duties & Responsibilities :
- Evaluate and Diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders through standardized assessments and patient interviews.
- Develop and Implement Treatment Plans tailored to each patient’s needs, focusing on improving communication abilities and / or swallowing function.
- Educate and Support patients, families, and caregivers with strategies and techniques to encourage progress outside of therapy sessions.
Speech Therapist Requirements & Qualifications :
Education : Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.Licensure / Certification : Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (or eligibility).Skills / Experience : Strong communication, patient care, and documentation skills; prior clinical experience in healthcare, education, or rehabilitation settings preferred.