Career Path

Heatlhcare Settings

Hospitals – Work with patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, or surgeries affecting communication and swallowing.

Rehabilitation Centers – Help individuals regain speech and swallowing abilities after medical conditions.

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Assist elderly patients with communication and swallowing disorders related to aging or neurological diseases (e.g., dementia, Parkinson’s).

 

Educational Settings

Public and Private Schools – Support children with speech, language, and literacy disorders through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Early Intervention Programs – Work with infants and toddlers to address developmental speech and language delays.

Colleges and Universities – Teach, conduct research, or supervise clinical training for future SLPs.

 

Private Practice

Speech Therapy Clinics – Provide individualized therapy for children and adults with communication disorders.

Consulting Services – Offer specialized training for educators, healthcare providers, or businesses on communication strategies.

 

Corporate and Government Roles

Telepractice – Deliver virtual speech therapy to clients in remote areas. Research and Academia – Conduct studies on speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Government Agencies – Work in public health initiatives, policy development, or military rehabilitation programs.