SLP Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Provide individual short or long term direct speech/language therapy treatment when indicated through consensus of the multidisciplinary team, including the parents, and written into the child’s IFSP...

Speech Language Pathologist

  • RI
  • 14 days ago
  • RI
  • 14 days ago

Be able to identify issues and modify speech therapy treatment if necessary. Track and document patient performance, progress, and response to treatment. Celebrate patient wins along the way....

Speech Pathologist

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 21 days ago

Be able to identify issues and modify speech therapy treatment if necessary. Track and document patient performance, progress, and response to treatment. Celebrate patient wins along the way....

Speech Pathologist (Pool)

  • Johnston, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 60+ days ago

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

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Per Diem

  • North Smithfield, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Smithfield, RI
  • 60+ days ago

A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more than a job. It's a...

Speech Language Pathologist - SJH

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 hours ago

Licensure: License and/or eligible for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Department of Health, Division of Professional Regulation, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations...

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,940 per week

  • Coventry, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Coventry, RI
  • 10 hours ago

Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Coventry, Rhode Island....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Speech Language Pathologist Summary: Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities...

Remote Speech Pathologist Opening SLP Tiverton Rhode Island

  • Tiverton, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Tiverton, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Work

Speech Pathologist Assistant SLPA Opening Near Woonsocket Rhode Island

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Pathologist Assistant SLPA Opening Near West Warwick Rhode Island

  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Pathologist SLP Opening Near Lincoln Rhode Island

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Pathologist SLP Opening Near Smithfield Rhode Island

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Speech Pathologist Opening SLP West Warwick Rhode Island

  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Work

Speech Pathologist Assistant SLPA Opening Near Pawtucket Rhode Island

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 2 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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SLP Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children
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Salary for SLP Jobs in Rhode Island

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for SLP positions.



Highest Education Level

SLPs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%