| Job vacancies for speech pathologists exist in a | | | | Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered |
| wide variety of settings in the United States. | | | | by the American Speech-Language Hearing |
| These include kindergartens, primary and | | | | Association (ASHA). Holding ASHA Certification |
| secondary schools, nursing homes, universities, | | | | offers increased opportunities for employment, |
| rehabilitation services, mental health services, | | | | mobility, career advancement, professional |
| community health centers, hospitals, private | | | | credibility, and more, as it is recognized by nearly |
| practices and specialist centers. | | | | every State's regulatory agency. |
| Employment of speech-language pathologists is | | | | Rewarding Career for Skilled SLPs |
| expected to grow by 19 per cent during | | | | Speech-language pathologists with the necessary |
| 2008-2018. Both domestic and foreign-trained | | | | academic qualifications and experience have |
| candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility | | | | excellent temporary, permanent, short-term, |
| criteria can take advantage of these employment | | | | full-time and part-time placement opportunities. |
| opportunities and shape a successful career in | | | | Besides an attractive salary, they can avail of |
| established centers. | | | | several benefits like: |
| Job Responsibilities of Speech-Language | | | | Section 125 Cafeteria Plan |
| Pathologists | | | | 401(k) retirement savings plan |
| The job of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) is | | | | Health care insurance |
| to assess, identify, diagnose, treat and work with | | | | Short-term disability insurance |
| those who have difficulty in communicating. A | | | | Additional state license |
| speech pathologist has to treat patients of all age | | | | Professional liability insurance |
| groups. Following diagnosis of the problem, the | | | | Cancer insurance |
| speech pathologist has to plan and adopt | | | | Paid housing |
| appropriate therapeutic procedures and regularly | | | | Continuing education programs |
| monitor the progress that the patient makes | | | | Immigration processing assistance (for foreign |
| during the different phases of the treatment. A | | | | candidates) |
| speech language pathologist must possess | | | | Established healthcare staffing service providers |
| excellent interpersonal skills. | | | | can help speech pathologists to find medical jobs |
| Speech-Language Pathologist - Credentials | | | | in the finest environments. All that these |
| Speech pathologists seeking a job in the United | | | | professionals need to do is register with a reliable |
| States must have a Master's degree in speech | | | | provider so that they can access their online job |
| language pathology. A desirable qualification is a | | | | database and apply for the position that fits their |
| certificate of clinical competence in | | | | requirements. |