Also known as language therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists are physicians who are trained to diagnose and recommend treatment options for people with speech disorders, swallowing problems, fluency concerns, cognitive-communication and vocalization problems. They employ diagnostic tools and technological advances to enable people who could not enunciate or vocalize to communicate. They treat people who stutter fail to utter or vocalize speech sounds.
Speech and Language Therapist/Pathologist) Resume Template
Dr. Josephine B. Merchant, MD
Webster Groves, St Louis, Missouri
Phone: (314) 901-2212
Objective
To work as a Speech and language Therapist/Pathologist for a post secondary school or speech therapeutic clinic after migrating to the US.
Summary of Qualification
- More than 15 years of experience in medical practice specializing
- Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Career Experience/Job History
2009 – Present: Speech and Language Therapist, Lexicon Language Center
- Diagnose speech problems with observations and tests to determine if cause is psychology or physiological.
- Perform medical treatment of vocalization problems arising from thoracic ailments
- Attend seminars on latest technological advancements in treating speech disorders
- Recommend augmentative speaking technologies including sign language to aid patients with vocalization problems to communicate adequately.
1995 – 2008: Speech Therapist, St. Michael’s Speech Clinic, London
- Conduct regular speech laboratory classes to assist patients recovering from trauma and other ailments that have impaired their speaking abilities.
- Perform surgeries to correct speech disorders resulting from vocal chord and mouth problems
Education
1993 – 1995: Internship with specialization in speech pathology at the University Medical Center
1991 – 1993: College of Medicine, Harvard University
1988 – 1991: BS in Biology, Lewisham College, London
Professional reference will be furnished upon request