Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Pulaski, VA

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 Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Princeton
  • Pembroke, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pembroke, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 30+ 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

  • Giles County Public Schools
  • Pembroke, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pembroke, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology) School: TBD Effective Date: 26-27 school year Length of Contract: 10 Months Salary: $50,556...

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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Christiansburg, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist SLP: Provide home-based speech therapy to patients experiencing communication, swallowing, or cognitive difficulties Conduct patient assessments...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Part Time - Exempt

  • Enhabit Inc.
  • New River, VA (12 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • New River, VA (12 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Language Pathologists supervise, evaluate and provide speech therapy services to clients in a home setting as prescribed by the attending physician....

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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full-Time Day Shift

  • Warm Hearth Village
  • Blacksburg, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Blacksburg, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 15 days ago

PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Position Title: PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Type: PRN / As Needed Location: Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas Position...

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Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Blacksburg, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Blacksburg, VA (23 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 23 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health job in Blacksburg, Virginia paying $85.00 to $140.00 per hour. This is a week contract position that...

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Pediatric Clinic Director & Partner (PT, OT, or SLP License Required)

  • Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
  • Christiansburg, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 26 days ago

Job Description: Pediatric Clinic Director & Investing Partner (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist License Required) Ivy Rehab for Kids!...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Saber Health Group
  • Hillsville, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsville, VA (21 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

** $3,000 Sign On Bonus! ** Empower healing and restore independence-join our compassionate therapy team in a skilled nursing facility and make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every...

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Speech & Language Pathologist - Skilled - (SLP)

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 30+ days ago

language pathologist, speech language pathology, speech therapist, SLP, speech and language therapy, speech therapy, allied, allied health, skilled speech therapist, skilled speech language pathologist...

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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

  • TMC
  • Radford, VA (11 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Radford, VA (11 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers....

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Speech Therapist - SLP - PRN - Wytheville, VA

  • United Health Group
  • Wytheville, VA (20 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wytheville, VA (20 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 60+ 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 Pathologist

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview $5,000 Sign on Bonus Part time Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

  • Lifepoint Careers
  • Wytheville, VA (20 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wytheville, VA (20 miles from Pulaski, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Speech Pathologist- PRN Your experience matters, Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are...

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Pulaski, VA

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Highest Education Level

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