Speech Language Pathologist
28 days ago
Folcroft
Job DescriptionSalary: $70 Here at Aspire we are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist, to work in a classroom setting in the Folcroft, PA area! This is a contracted position. Key Responsibilities: • Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluate patients speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities through standardized tests, observations, and interviews., • Therapeutic Interventions: Provide therapy to improve articulation, language skills, fluency (e.g., stuttering), voice quality, and social communication skills., • Patient Education: Educate patients, caregivers, and families about communication and swallowing disorders, offering strategies for improved communication at home and in social settings., • Progress Monitoring: Track patient progress, update treatment plans, and document outcomes in patient records., • Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care., • Education: A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program., • Licensure: State licensure or certification is required to practice as an SLP, and certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) may be preferred., • Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of speech and language development, disorders, and treatment techniques., • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams., • Patience and Empathy: Ability to build rapport with patients, especially those with communication challenges., • K-8 in a Autistic Support Classroom - full caseload, • 2 schools (Elementary and Kindergarten) Key Qualities: • Empathy and compassion, especially when working with children or elderly patients., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with patients and their families., • Patience and perseverance in working through the challenges that may arise with speech and language disorders.