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Speech-Language Pathology - Pathologists & Assistants

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Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech Language Pathologists work with adults & children to diagnose, assess, treat, & prevent speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, & swallowing disorders.
SLPs also play an important role in the diagnosis & treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech Language Pathology Assistants perform tasks directed & supervised by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
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Whether you want to:
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Enhance your career by working in different settings.
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Use schedule flexibility to achieve personal goals.
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Earn extra income.
Opportunities
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Full Time
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Part Time
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Per Diem
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Weekends & Holidays
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Contract
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Direct Hire
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Temp-to-Perm
Settings
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Inpatient Rehab & Hospitals
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Skilled Nursing & Subacute
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Schools
Basic Qualifications
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Valid & Unencumbered California professional license
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Valid CPR-card; AHA preferred​
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SLP Responsibilities
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Administers, scores, & interprets specialized hearing & speech tests
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Develops & implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs interests, & abilities
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Evaluates speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, & hearing as related to educational, medical, social & psychological factors
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Instructs individuals & family to monitor their own speech & provides ways to practice new skills
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Plans, directs or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative, cognitive, swallowing, & hearing efficiency
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Recommends & provides devices to assist in communication
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Records treatment, response, & progress
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Reviews treatment plan & assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs
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Skills
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Ability to make improvements or take corrective action
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Communicate with people outside the organization
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Deal calmly & effectively in high-stress situations
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Develop constructive & cooperative working relationships with others & maintain them over time
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Observe receive & otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
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Organize, plan & prioritize work
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Represent the organization to patients, clients & the public
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Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic & reasoning, judgment, time-management techniques, & data entry
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Speak, read, & write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience while demonstrating the proper use of grammar
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Work within a team as well as independently
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