Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Fort Payne, 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

  • Summerville, GA (24 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Summerville, GA (24 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Possess a current, unencumbered, license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Georgia....

Alabama School District - Remote Speech Language Pathologist Position

  • Ider, AL (21 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Ider, AL (21 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 26 days ago

highly motivated and experienced Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide teletherapy services to K-12 students in Alabama....

Remote Work

Alabama School District - Remote SLP Position

  • Cedar Bluff, AL (11 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cedar Bluff, AL (11 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 26 days ago

highly motivated and experienced Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide teletherapy services to K-12 students in Alabama....

Remote Work

Speech Therapist - Home Health

  • Centre, AL (20 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Centre, AL (20 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 28 days ago

Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Collinsville, AL (12 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Collinsville, AL (12 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Speech Pathologist

  • Centre, AL (20 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Centre, AL (20 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 30+ 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) - Home Health - PRN

  • Rainsville, AL (10 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rainsville, AL (10 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician....

Speech Pathologist

  • Rainsville, AL (10 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rainsville, AL (10 miles from Fort Payne, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Fort Payne, AL

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Fort Payne, AL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%
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 Fort Payne, AL
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%