Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Bessemer, AL

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Pleasant Grove, AL (6 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, AL (6 miles from Bessemer, 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 (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 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 (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 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 (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Kickstart Your Career as a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow - Join Our Team in Birmingham, AL! Are you a new graduate ready to jump into the world of Speech-Language Pathology with...

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, 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 (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, 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 Pathologist - Acute Speech and Hearing - Flexi/PRN (801) University of Alabama, Birmingham

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 9 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 Pathologist - Acute Speech and Hearing - Flexi/PRN (801)

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, 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 (15 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL (15 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 12 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 (9 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (9 miles from Bessemer, 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 (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: As a Speech-Language Pathologist contracted through Soliant Education, you will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, providing speech and language therapy services...

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Fairfield, AL

  • Fairfield, AL (5 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fairfield, AL (5 miles from Bessemer, 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 (5 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fairfield, AL (5 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Amergis Speech Language Pathologist - Schools in Fairfield , Alabama The Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting isresponsible for performing student evaluations as well as providing anddocumenting...

PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Birmingham, Alabama

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Alabama....

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

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 19 days ago

position of a Speech Language Pathologist for a school district near the Birmingham area....

Demographic Data for Bessemer, AL

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Bessemer, AL

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Bessemer, 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 Speech-Language Pathologists in Bessemer, AL
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%