Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in California
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.
- Universal Speech Therapy, Inc.
- Oakland, CA
- 4 days ago
- Universal Speech Therapy, Inc.
- Oakland, CA
- 4 days ago
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS NEEDED FOR 2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TK-12th grade 55 students maximum on caseload SLP's work at no more than 2 sites....
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Benefits Start Day One
- Tipton, CA
- 8 days ago
- Tipton, CA
- 8 days ago
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Speech Pathologist ($114,400 - $161,803 Annual)
- Mc Kittrick, CA
- 8 days ago
- Mc Kittrick, CA
- 8 days ago
Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....
Responsibilities: As a Speech Language Pathologist, you help patients get their power back....
communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with onsite school personnel and build rapport with students About you Active state license as an SLP ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP...
Area Speech Language Pathologist $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
- San Francisco, CA
- 60+ days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 60+ days ago
As the Area Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide high-quality speech therapy services across multiple Spectrum School locations within an assigned region....
Speech Language Pathologist $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
- Fairfield, CA
- 60+ days ago
- Fairfield, CA
- 60+ days ago
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech therapy services to designated students according to diagnoses and client needs to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning...
Language Pathologists (SLPs) for multiple 2025-2026 school year assignments in Ramona, CA!...
Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team....
Speech-Language Pathologist - Other We are seeking a versatile Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team....
Travel Allied-Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient
- Santa Maria, CA
- 5 days ago
- Santa Maria, CA
- 5 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our outpatient team....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Speech-Language Pathologist position
- Early Childhood Education
- Reimbursement
- Cognition
- Dysarthria
- VitalStim
- Video Fluroscopic Swallowing Exam
- Language Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Aphasia
- Apraxia
- Advanced Audio Coding
- Dysphagia
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- School-Based Therapy
- Assistive Technology
- Treatment Planning
- Early Intervention
- CCC
- Skilled Nursing
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- Individualized Education Program
- Therapeutic
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- Group Counseling
- Autism
- Special Education
- Masters
- Acute Care
- Discharge Planning
- Diagnosis
- Pediatrics
- Home Care
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic
- Basic Life Support
- Masters In Education
- Program Development
- Nursing
- Referrals
- Interviewing
- Staffing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Employee Development
- Teaching
- Regulations
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
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