Speech Therapist Jobs in the United States
Home Health of Western Colorado
$45.9 - $51.2 HOUR
Montrose, CO
Minimum of a master’s degree in Speech Pathology, with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the equivalent of minimum of one-year experience working with adults/children with disorders of neurological origin, including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, swallowing, and The candidate must also have the ability to function independently within the department. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work.
Aveanna Healthcare
$65000 - $78000 YEAR
Orlando, FL
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Powerback Rehabilitation
$40 - $46 undefined
Chesterton, IN
A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly-titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NC
What We Offer: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist to provide skilled speech-language pathology services consistent with licensure as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities.
Novant Health
Kernersville, NC
What We Offer: Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist to provide skilled speech-language pathology services consistent with licensure as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Powerback Rehabilitation
$45 - $53 undefined
West Reading, PA
A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly-titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$41.65 - $64.65 HOUR
Cannon Beach, OR
Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
North Central Baptist Hospitals
San Antonio, TX
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Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA
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PruittHealth
Charlotte, NC
As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners. • Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Judge Group
Warminster, PA
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will deliver essential speech and language services, including conducting evaluations, developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), providing direct therapy, and offering expert consultation to teachers, parents, and appropriate staff. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Taylor, MI
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Kokomo, IN
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Richmond, VA
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Leland, NC
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Hospital Sisters Health System
$34.21 - $51.31 HOUR
Springfield, IL
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Interim HealthCare
$33.85 - $40.63 HOUR
Tucson, AZ
Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home-based speech therapy to individuals suffering with communication deficits, cognitive impairments and swallowing difficulties. As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll play a vital role in a patient’s restoration while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes from ordering your own schedule.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$41.65 - $64.65 HOUR
Seaside, OR
Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$48.52 - $67.27 HOUR
Salem, OR
Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$41.65 - $64.65 HOUR
Seaside, OR
Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$44.67 - $69.35 HOUR
Clackamas, OR
The Speech Therapist manages and provides skilled speech/language pathology to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient special physical or age-related needs. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$41.65 - $64.65 HOUR
Seaside, OR
Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing. Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Salina, KS
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Riverside Care & Rehab Center
Calhoun, KY
How you Will make a Difference: Under Signature Rehab’s integrated care model rehabilitative therapist work closely with other clinical caregivers to ensure residents and patients make a full recovery and a timely return to the activities they enjoy. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care.ai-enabled solutions.
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers
$50 - $52 HOUR
Columbus, GA
Collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients and families, and consult with physicians to support effective treatment and care coordination . Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes to ensure optimal rehabilitation results .
LifeBridge Health
$56 - $72 HOUR
Owings Mills, MD
The Speech Therapist is responsible for conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments, delivering skilled Speech Language Pathology services, and acting as case manager for speech-therapy-only patients. Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Ivy Rehab Network, Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Findlay, OH
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$55 undefined
Warwick, RI
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital, located at 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886, offers customized patient and family-focused rehabilitation treatment and education that emphasize each patient's unique strengths, abilities and preferences.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Garden City, KS
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Athens, GA
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Paris, TX
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech Language Pathologist who excels in this role will: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Arlington, TX
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Paris, TX
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Havertown, PA
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. The Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown ARU features nine newly renovated rooms, a new gym offering the latest in rehabilitation equipment and technology, and designated rooms for activities and dining.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Danville, VA
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Hollywood, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Zachary, LA
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Lane Regional Medical Center is located in Zachary, LA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Las Vegas, NV
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Farmington, NM
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Farmington, NM
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Ocala, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Green Cove Springs, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Green Cove Springs, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Melbourne, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Las Vegas, NV
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$38 - $65 undefined
Paramount, CA
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Kindred Paramount ARU is an 18-beds facility located in Paramount, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
Lifepoint Rehabilitation
$10 undefined
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. A Speech-Language Pathologistwho excels in this role: Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Speech Therapist Jobs Overview
Speech therapists help people develop skills, regain abilities, and improve their quality of life. Therefore, speech therapist jobs give you plenty of opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of others. A variety of facilities hire speech therapists.
For example, nursing homes and skilled-care facilities need the valuable skills of speech therapists to help elderly people improve their speaking or swallowing abilities. Schools also need speech therapists to evaluate speech disorders, identify social disorders, help children improve their speech, and more.
While most therapists work daytime hours, some may work evening shifts. More than 40% of speech therapy jobs are in the educational services sector. Medical clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes have the majority of other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a speech therapist job growth rate of 19%. That rate is much higher than the expected rate for all occupations.
Speech Therapist Salaries
The median salary for a speech therapist is $83,484 per year, within a range of Monster's Salary Tool to find out how much speech therapist jobs pay in your area.
Although your skills are useful throughout the country, there are several cities where you’ll be in higher demand. These include: Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Antonio, and San Diego. All median salaries in those cities exceed $80,000.
How To Find the Speech Therapist Job That Suits You
What do you want or need from a job? Identifying your personal preferences helps you to narrow down your search when faced with many job openings. For example, do you need a specific schedule that fits your family obligations? Maybe you have a chronic health condition and want a job with good medical benefits. Is advancement important to you?
Speech therapists often have assistants working under their supervision. If you want more management opportunities, look for jobs in larger facilities, which may promote you to department head or another supervisory position in the long term.
Think about your strengths and weaknesses. Making a list of both helps you choose jobs that emphasize what you’re good at or offer development where you want to grow.
Research the Workplace
Look up the school, medical facility, or other workplace in the job listing. Learn about the company's values and culture to see if they match yours. Values alignment offers greater job satisfaction in the long run.
Also, consider factors like:
- team size
- management structure
- work environment
- workplace incentives
Identify Your Qualifications
As you read a job listing, carefully examine the responsibilities and requirements. For instance, some roles may require a certain amount of experience.
Others may require experience with children, elders, or other demographics. Certain positions require bilingual speech therapists. Additionally, some jobs ask for clinical documentation abilities, computer literacy, or other qualifications.
Look for Growth Opportunities
Speech therapists often gain additional credentials beyond a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). For example, some therapists earn Board Certified Specialist in Child Language (BCS-CL) certification to work with children. There are special certifications for treating swallowing disorders, fluency disorders, and more, many of which require prior CCC-SLP certification.
Think about your long-term goals for training and advancement. If you want to gain additional certifications, find out if the employer offers assistance. They may pay for training.
How to Apply for Speech Therapist Jobs
As you read through listings for speech therapist jobs, pick out the skills or qualifications you possess. For instance, a job posting may list leadership, functional goal development, and multi-environment evaluations as required skills.
Check to see if the job listing specifies any special requirements. There may be specific instructions about what to include with your application.
Write an Effective Speech Therapist Resume
Try to include as many of the words that apply to you from the job listings as possible on your resume as keywords. These may include, "BLS certification," "pediatric experience," and "develop treatment plans."
It can be challenging to decide which skills to add to your resume. This is especially true since different positions may have varying requirements. If you need inspiration, check out our SLP resume sample for ideas.
Instead of focusing on graphics, prioritize neatness and simplicity in your resume design. Many resumes go through software programs that favor simpler layouts. Be sure to verify the correct contact information for any past employers or references.
Enlisting professional help is the ideal solution for building a powerful resume. With Monster's Professional Resume Writing Service, you can rest easier knowing that you have an optimized document that will help you land more interviews.
Create a Compelling Cover Letter
A cover letter lets you summarize the reasons why you're a good fit. As you plan your cover letter, consider what inspired you to become a speech therapist.
A good cover letter is concise. State your interest in the position. Include a few details about the company that relate to your values. And, of course, add your special skills that make you a great fit.
Note important requirements in the job description. For instance, a job may require a certain special certification. However, you may have three additional certifications that relate to the position, and you may include that information in your cover letter.
Need more help? Check out this cover letter sample for an occupational therapist, a similar position.
Submit Your Application
When you're ready to apply for speech therapist jobs, simply sign up for a free Monster account. You can access a complimentary resume review, and opt in for customized speech therapist job notifications.
To give yourself more peace of mind, review your application information twice before submitting it. When everything looks great, send it in and move on to the next step in your job search journey.
How To Follow Up
An employer may contact you promptly in some cases. Since others may not, you can show your ambition by following up. However, wait about a week to allow ample time for the hiring manager to review all applications.
Tips for Following Up
Look over the job description once more to see if the person who posted it lists a preferred contact method, day, or time. Once you’ve found the right person to contact, address them formally and respectfully. If you can't determine who to contact, check the entity's website. You may also ask the employer's receptionist for the name of the person to contact.
Craft your follow-up message in advance. If you call, write down notes or an outline of what to say. Your written or oral message should be short.
How to Interview for Speech Therapist Jobs
It's exciting to see your hard work pay off when you get a call from an employer. When you set up an interview, start preparing for it as soon as possible.
Get Ready to Ace Your Interview
Has it been a while since you interviewed for a job? If so, you may wonder what questions the interviewer will ask. There are many common questions to consider.
The interviewer may present you with behavioral questions about scenarios that relate to the position. For example, imagine that you apply for a job at a preschool facility. The interviewer may ask you how you would respond to multiple needs simultaneously in a group setting.
For any behavioral questions, try using the STAR method. This helps you communicate clearly by stating the situation, task, action, and result.
Interviewers may also ask competency-based questions to test your knowledge. For instance, the interviewer may ask how you would use a certain assistive technology to improve your efficiency.
Familiarize Yourself With the Interview Process
Many speech therapist job interviews take place at a physical location. However, some may take place online. Department heads, school administrators, and HR managers often conduct interviews.
Although some employers conduct only one interview, you may encounter multiple interviews in certain places. For instance, hospitals and some schools often have two or three interview rounds. During your interview, maintain your confidence, use positive language, and be authentic.
Following Up After an Interview
After your interview, reach out within a day to thank the interviewer for their time. This is a polite gesture that shows your gratitude. Make your follow-up email or call short.
When it comes to following up after your thank-you message, wait at least a week. This gives the interviewer time to review other applications and conduct additional interviews. If the interviewer stated a preferred contact method, use that.
Many companies send emails or make calls to let applicants know about their decisions. If you don't hear back after you follow up, keep applying for other speech therapist jobs that interest you.
How To Respond to a Job Offer
Congratulations! Getting a job offer is an exciting reward for all your hard work. Do you have any reservations about accepting it? Whether you wait or accept, thank the person who made you the offer.
Go ahead and ask questions if you're unsure about something. Tell the contact person how much time you need to consider the offer and when you’ll get back to them. You may also have other offers to consider.
Salary, benefits, duties, and scheduling are four important factors to consider. Does the salary align with those of similar roles and your speech therapy experience? Are the benefits and duties reasonable? Does the schedule suit your needs for family obligations or other issues?
Negotiating can help resolve any issues. For example, you may require a higher salary and a certain day of the week off. Employers often expect candidates to negotiate and may be willing to make adjustments.
Speech Therapist Career Paths
Some speech therapists seek pediatric jobs to help children. Others may narrow their area of interest to special education or something else. You may prefer working with seniors or in a setting that serves a variety of groups.
Although many speech therapists express high job satisfaction, others may continue studying and become physicians. For example, you may choose to study to become an otolaryngologist.
Think about your own goals and skills if you want to advance or take a similar career path. Many larger facilities offer tuition assistance or training. Take advantage of any programs that can foster your development goals.
Be sure to network with other professionals in your industry and facility. They may have ways to help you advance to higher speech therapist jobs or reach other goals.
Similar Occupations
These are some roles that are similar to speech therapist jobs: