SLP Jobs in Birmingham, AL

An SLP, or Speech-Language Pathologist, plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This includes disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. They use detailed evaluations to create personalized treatment plans that aid in managing these disorders effectively. SLPs work in varied settings like schools, private practices, hospitals, and research labs. Skills such as active listening, critical thinking, patience, empathy, and excellent verbal communication are crucial to their role.

Before becoming an SLP, a person should ideally possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and necessary certifications include the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior job roles may include a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, where they work under a certified SLP, a Rehabilitation Aide in a healthcare setting, or a Special Education Teacher, where they gain experience working with individuals with communication disorders. These roles help build a strong foundation in understanding and implementing therapeutic techniques and strategies, critical for a successful career as an SLP.

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Pleasant Grove, AL (10 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, AL (10 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 13 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Pathologist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech and Language Pathologist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care services, conducts in-service trainings, serves as consultant to medical staff, ancillary staff, and the community Monday through Friday with...

CF Speech Language Pathologist - $2000 Bonus

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

At The Stepping Stones Group, we're here to make sure your journey as an SLP is as rewarding as it is fun....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in providing exceptional therapy services to students in schools....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,000 Bonus

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in providing exceptional therapy services to students in schools....

Compensation : Pay Range: $30.70 - $49.90 / hour Work with the Best at UAB Medicine : UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in...

Speech Pathologist - Acute Speech and Hearing - Flexi/PRN (801)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago

Compensation \: Pay Range\: $30.70 - $49.90 / hour Work with the Best at UAB Medicine \: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in...

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

  • Alabaster, AL (20 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL (20 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary Position Summary The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages with varying...

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - SLP) - Aspire Physical Recovery

  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (6 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 13 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - SLP) - Aspire Physical Recovery Hoover, AL Summary GENERAL PURPOSE To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the...

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for the School Year

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Birmingham, AL....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Fairfield, AL

  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Fairfield, AL Fairfield, AL 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - SLP JOB TYPE Contract Soliant Education is on the lookout for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to...

Speech Language Pathologist - Schools

  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fairfield, AL (7 miles from Birmingham, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in thestate of assignment required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-LanguagePathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may...

PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Birmingham, Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 17 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama....

School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP CF/CCC) near Birmingham, AL

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 days ago

School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP CF/CCC) near Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - SLP JOB TYPE Contract Soliant is seeking a licensed and qualified candidate to fill the...

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SLP Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Get your toddler to talk using SLP designed cartoons
The goal is get your toddler to talk! This course is designed by a speech pathologist, and it is for toddlers that have fewer than 15 words in their vocabulary. The toddler is encouraged to watch...
The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children
Speech-related problems can cause social and mental health problems and even prevent people from living an everyday life. Early detection of these disorders makes their management a lot easier....
Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner Training, MBSR
This course teaches you how to implement a Mindfulness, Meditation, & Movement Program into your care with seniors and the aging population. The OMindful Program was created through evidence-based...

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Salary for SLP Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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Highest Education Level

SLPs in Birmingham, AL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
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 SLPs in Birmingham, AL
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%