Job Responsibilities
Evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing
disorders. Evaluations 1-2 hours Treatment usually 30-45 minute
sessions 1-3 times per week, which can range from a few sessions
or as much as 1-2 years.
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Job Requirements
Masters degree in speech-language pathology, Certificate of
Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Assn., state license in speech-language pathology.
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Uppers
Working with and improving the lives of people with needs.
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Downers
Paperwork and dealing with insurance companies.
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Lifestyle
This is usually a day position with some longer days or weekend work. Dress can
range from casual to medical or business specific if determined by a contrcting
agency or employer.
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Compensation
Payment can be per job, per referral or salaried. The average
hourly rate ranges from $35- $65 per hour, depending upon
employment arrangement.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Seek out good training and have availability to ongoing education.
Determine if you wish to work in a school, agency, institutional
setting or a combination. Each area has specific daily
requirements to complete.
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