What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Appalachian Speech and Language?
Job Overview
Appalachian Speech & Language is growing, and we’re looking for Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team! We currently have TWO opportunities available:
Full-Time SLP: We’re looking for someone ready to join our team in a full-time capacity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students and families we serve.
Evening PRN SLP: Looking for something more flexible? We’re also hiring an evening PRN therapist.If you’re a caring, dedicated SLP who wants to do meaningful work with a team that genuinely cares about their clients, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to identify communication impairments and develop tailored treatment strategies.
- Implement evidence-based speech-language therapy plans for patients of all ages, including children in early intervention programs and geriatric patients.
- Collaborate effectively with parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and support.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems to document assessments, treatment progress, and clinical notes accurately.
- Deliver therapy sessions via in-person settings, adapting techniques to meet individual needs.
- Educate families on speech and language development milestones, strategies for improvement, and ways to support ongoing progress at home.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans for patients with complex needs or disabilities.
Requirements
- Valid license or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience working with pediatric populations, including early intervention services and school-based settings.
- Strong knowledge of speech therapy techniques, language therapy strategies, physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology related to communication disorders.
- Experience conducting patient assessments and implementing speech-language therapy plans for individuals with speech impairments or disabilities.
- Ability to work with diverse patient groups across age ranges—children through older adults—and adapt approaches accordingly.
- Excellent collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams including educators, medical professionals, and families.
Interested? Send us a message right here on social media or email your resume to mdrew@appalachianspeechlanguage.com. Pay and benefits questions will be answered after contacted.
Pay: $44.00 - $54.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44 - $54