Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Ocala, FL

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 - Full Time

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for speech language pathologists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts....

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Speech Therapist, PRN

  • Optum
  • Oxford, FL (18 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oxford, FL (18 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination...

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Speech Therapist

  • Optum
  • Lowell, FL (11 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lowell, FL (11 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Life Care Center of Ocala
  • Ocala, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 7 days ago

Background Screening Information - Position Summary The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable...

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Legacy Healthcare Services
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Experience a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) career that's full of joy, purpose, and opportunities to grow....

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SLP in Ocala, FL

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Ocala, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 11 days ago

This contract opportunity is ideal for a dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a passion for helping children achieve their fullest communicative potential....

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SLP / Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility in OCALA, FL

  • Ardor Health Solutions
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago

Language Pathologist to join our travel team in a SNF UNIT setting, in OCALA, FL!...

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Speech Language Pathologist- consistent PRN

  • Creative Health Solutions, LLC
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago

Overview Creative Health Solutions is looking for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist at our beautiful Skilled Nursing Facility with Assisted Living in Ocala, FL....

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Speech Language Pathologist(SLP) / Travel / Rehabilitation

  • MAS Medical Staffing
  • Ocala, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 13 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist(SLP) / Travel / Rehabilitation Speech Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Type: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Ocala, FL MAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n)...

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Speech Therapist-PRN

  • Freedom Pointe at The Villages
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 19 days ago

Improves patient's communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health
  • Ocala, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 20 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Language Pathologist PRN Outpatient Pediatrics

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Ocala, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 21 days ago

Language Pathologist (SLP) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Provisional (SLP-PROV) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Temporary (SLP-TEMP) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Life Care Center
  • Ocala, FL (8 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (8 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Background Screening Information - Position Summary The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable...

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Speech Language Pathologist Acute PRN

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Ocala, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 25 days ago

Language Pathologist (SLP) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Provisional (SLP-PROV) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Temporary (SLP-TEMP) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please...

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Speech Language Pathologist Acute

  • Advent Health
  • Ocala, FL
  • 29 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 29 days ago

Language Pathologist (SLP) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Provisional (SLP-PROV) [Required] OR Speech-Language Pathologist - Temporary (SLP-TEMP) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please...

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Ocala, FL

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Ocala, FL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
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 Ocala, FL
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%