Speech-Language Pathology is continually ranked as one of the best fields to work in. Is being a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) all it is cracked up to be in 2024? You may wonder: what are the pros and cons of being a Speech-Language Pathologist? Let’s talk about it! And yes, I’m currently a practicing SLP. I …
If you have ever considered becoming a speech-language pathologist, chances are that you also heard a thing or two about pay rates for SLPs. Depending on who you are speaking with about pay, it could be a highly positive or negative conversation. To cut to the chase, many people considering speech-language pathology as a career …
As a speech-language pathologist (SLP), providing quality care to clients requires staying up-to-date with the latest research, techniques, and practices. To continue learning and growing in the field, SLPs must participate in continuing education (CEU) courses. Maintaining state licensure and national certification also requires completing CEU courses. While self-study CEU courses are available online, live …
If you’re a speech-language pathologist in the US who needs to renew your certificate of clinical competence (CCC), then you probably noticed that ASHA has changed its requirements to include an ethics course as part of the CCC continuing education maintenance. You might be wondering “Where can I take an ASHA-approved ethics course?” Here are …
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Are you looking for affordable and high quality SLP CEUs online? Look no further than MedBridge. MedBridge is an online platform that has access to unlimited self-study SLP CEUs online as well as a selection of live webinars each month. High-Quality SLP CEUs Online Courses MedBridge has high-quality SLP CEUs from some of the top …
Travel speech-language pathologists take short-term contracts across the United States to fill temporary staffing needs. As a travel SLP, one month you might be working in a skilled nursing facility in Virginia, and the next month doing home health in California. If this sounds like your dream job, you might wonder how to become a …
Travel Speech Therapy (Travel SLP): The Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Speech therapy groups in skilled nursing facilities can be a highly beneficial addition to a patient’s plan of care for various reasons. First and foremost, they foster a sense of community and support among patients facing similar challenges. Sharing experiences and struggles within a group setting can be incredibly comforting and motivating. It creates a …
“How do you become a speech-language pathologist?” This is a question I’ve heard a lot as this website, The Traveling Traveler, has combined a lot of my passions. Particularly, working as a speech-language pathologist and traveling. If you’re wondering how to become a speech-language pathologist, here is the step-by-step guide. The answer to this one …
When I initially began to draft this piece, my intention was to write a pro/con list of working in medical speech-language pathology. As I organized the list, for every one pro, I had two to three cons. I realized this list wasn’t particularly balanced in any way. So, I decided to turn this blog into …
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Wow, it’s finally happening! You submitted your application and resume to your dream speech-language job and you got an interview! There is only one thing between you and your dream job, and that’s the interview process. You may be experiencing a mix of feelings and emotions, and anxiety may be one of them. I’m here …
The possibilities for where speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work are bountiful! You can work in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, school, or even your own private practice. It is up to you and your career goals. As a traveling speech-language pathologist, who has worked short-term contracts across the country, I’ve had the privilege of working in …
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So, you are thinking about being an SLP in an SNF. Now, you are wondering what are the pros and cons. Hi, I’m Julia, and I have been a traveling SLP for over 10 years. During that time, I’ve taken short-term contracts in all medical settings. I’ve worked in acute, inpatient rehab, SNF, LTC, and …
