Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Amarillo, TX

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 / SLP

  • BSA Health System
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Inpatient Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Amarillo, TX. Why Join Us?...

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Speech Language Pathologist Full Time

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 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 - Clinical Fellow (CF) - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Care Options For Kids
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow (CF-SLP) - Pediatric Home Health Territory: Amarillo, TX Pay: $94,000-$98,000 A Strong Start to Your SLP Career At Care Options for Kids, we've designed...

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Speech Therapist, CCC-SLP PRN - Amarillo area

  • United Health Group
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 14 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, CCC-SLP PRN - Amarillo area

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 19 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)

  • Care Options For Kids
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 27 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Pediatric Home Health Territory: Amarillo, TX Pay: $94,000 - $118,000 Availability: Full-Time Part-time Evaluations and Supervision only A Role Designed Around You...

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Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health job in Amarillo, Texas paying Based on Experience. This is a week contract position that requires at...

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Speech Therapist Technician

  • Canyon ISD
  • Canyon, TX (21 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Canyon, TX (21 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required....

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Speech Language Pathologist / NICU / Sign On Bonus

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Language Pathologist Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others...

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Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapy / PRN / Days

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Language Pathologist Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others...

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Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist / NICU / Part Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Language Pathologist Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read and write in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others...

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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

  • Bushland Independent School District (TX)
  • Bushland, TX (15 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bushland, TX (15 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist....

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Speech Language Pathologist Amarillo

  • Therapy 2000
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Bonus points for: - 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist -Experience in a home-health setting....

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Pampa TX PRN/Part Time

  • Therapy 2000
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Bonus points for: - 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist -Experience in a home-health setting....

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Feeding Speech Language Pathologist PRN Amarillo

  • Therapy 2000
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Bonus points for: - 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist -Experience in a home-health setting....

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Amarillo, TX

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Amarillo, TX 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 Amarillo, TX
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%