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Location

Bakersfield, California

Salary

$55 - $65 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat various communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They are also responsible for creating individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical records, and mentoring in-house staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid California State License. Current ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) and the ability to meet ASHA supervision requirements are mandatory.

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Job description

Position Summary

A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides cutting-edge subspecialized care. Depending on the area of specialty, clinicians work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The SLP will also mentor/supervise our in-house SLPAs. Essential Functions An individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below represent, but are not all-inclusive, of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis: Administration and interpretation of formalized and informal assessments, as well as procedure-based evaluations to evaluate a patient's speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities to identify specific disorders. Treatment Planning: Create individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient's specific needs and goals. Therapeutic Intervention: Implement various techniques and exercises to help patients improve their communication skills, strengthen swallowing muscles, and enhance overall function. Provide speech and language therapy to patients and/or students in both individual and group settings. Patient and Family Education: Provide clear and supportive counseling to patients and their families about their condition, treatment options, and strategies for managing disorders. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment progress, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and for billing purposes.

Collaboration

  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with other healthcare professionals, teachers, parents/caregivers, school administrators, and other therapists to provide comprehensive patient care. Attend meetings and provide reports on student progress in school settings.
  • Progress
  • Monitoring: Regularly evaluate patient progress to adjust treatment plans and strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Requirements/Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Valid California State License in Speech-Language Pathology— must be maintained throughout employment. Current ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) Equivalent to two (2) years of experience providing patient-based services. (preferred) Completion of ASHA supervision requirements — must be maintained throughout employment.

  • Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Talents Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of speech, fluency, language, voice, cognitive, hearing, and social communication disorders, with the ability to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and provide evidence-based treatment across diverse patient populations.
  • Skill in developing and implementing individualized care plans that address patient-specific needs, adapt to progress, and support long-term communication and cognitive outcomes.
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes, while ensuring precise, timely documentation that meets all professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
  • Knowledge and ability to provide preceptorship to graduate students, fostering clinical skill development and professional growth in alignment with the company’s educational mission.

Physical Demands Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear Sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Report to Business Manager/Company President Classification Full-time/Part-time/Per Diem position, non-exempt Salary Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Telespeech Therapy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.