Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Cottondale, AL

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - SLP) - Aspire West

  • Northport, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Northport, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - SLP) - Aspire West Northport, AL Summary GENERAL PURPOSE To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the patients...

Telepractice SLP Needed Alabama Licensed

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description We're seeking a licensed Alabama Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to deliver online speech therapy services to K-12 students during the 2025-2026 school year....

Remote Work

Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,820 to $3,413 per week

  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

We can process your license in time to start in this assignment in October in a small community hospital about an hour from Birmingham, Alabama. Setting will include Inpatient, Outpatient and...

Travel Rehabilitation Speech Therapist - $1,987 per week

  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Language Pathologist to join our travel team in a SNF UNIT setting, in Attala, AL!...

Speech Language Pathologist-SLP-Home Health

  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Adger, AL (21 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Near Holt, Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 24/25 School Year Near McCalla, Alabama

  • Mc Calla, AL (18 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mc Calla, AL (18 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Teletherapy Speech Language Pathologist Opening SLP Yolande Alabama

  • Brookwood, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brookwood, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 24/25 School Year Near Yolande, Alabama

  • Brookwood, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brookwood, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 14 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

VIRTUAL Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 20 days ago

Category Schools - SLP Job Type Contract Soliant is seeking a virtual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school district in Alabama. Job information below. Apply today for this opportunity!...

SLP, School Based Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

SLP, School Based Speech-Language Pathologist LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL TYPE Direct Hire ID CA... POSTED May 16, 2025 Work Full-time in a school setting!...

Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

  • Northport, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northport, AL (13 miles from Cottondale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities All aspects of care and performance will be under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist over a 13-month clinical fellowship in the acute and post-acute settings....

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Cottondale, AL

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Cottondale, AL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Cottondale, AL
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%