Resume Skills and Keywords for Speech Therapist

Speech therapists deal with people of all ages to help them overcome speech and language impairments like stammers and stutters. They work with people who are unable to create speech sounds or do so in a clear manner.

Skills required for a Speech Therapist's role

  • Speech and Language  Screenings 
  • Dysphagia Knowledge 
  • Autism Spectrum 
  • Standardized Speech Tests 
  • Case Management 
  • Patient Support and Assistance 
  • Language Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Communication Devices
  • Language Evaluations
  • Crisis Intervention

What recruiters look for in a Speech Therapist's resume: 

  • Proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
  • Skilled in communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
  • Adept at using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.

What can make your Speech Therapist's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in linguistics and language correction

  • Certified speech therapist with a year of experience in diagnosing and providing treatment for patients suffering from speech disorders. Adept at conducting therapy and counselling sessions. Compassionate and friendly team player with excellent interpersonal skills. 

Targeted job description 

  • Educate patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
  • Take detailed notes on patient history and progress.
  • Provide mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
  • Evaluate patient progress and implement changes to therapy programs as required.

Related academic background 

  • AIISH, Chennai University 2018 | BSc (Speech and Hearing) 
  • St. Patrick's Academy, Chennai 2015 | Higher Secondary 
  • St. Patrick's Academy, Chennai 2013 | Senior Secondary 

Sample Resume of Speech Therapist in Text Format

A.T JOHNSON 

Speech Therapist

96078968672 | terrance.johnson@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/atjohnson | 23/7, Venkatraman Street, Chennai 

 

SUMMARY

Certified speech therapist with a year of experience in diagnosing and providing treatment of patients suffering from speech disorders. Adept at conducting therapy and counselling sessions. Compassionate and friendly team player with excellent interpersonal skills. 

SKILLS

  • Speech and Language  Screenings 
  • Dysphagia Knowledge 
  • Autism Spectrum Familiarity 
  • Standardized Speech Tests 
  • Case Management 
  • Patient Support and Assistance 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Hearing solutions Pvt Ltd, Chennai | Speech Therapist May 2018 Present 

  • Conduct diagnostic audio-logic evaluation on adults and children. 
  • Perform PI functions, acoustic immittance, pure tone audiometry test and Tympanometry test. 
  • Take regular follow-ups with customers and take their feedback. 
  • Select and administer the appropriate diagnostic procedures for each patient based on age and performance ability. 

Smile Clinic, Chennai | Speech Therapy Trainee Jan 2018 – Mar 2018 

  • Performed speech therapy in special day classes for autistic students with various abilities. 
  • Consulted with teaching staff and parents as a multi-disciplinary team member. 
  • Utilised software to provide speech and language therapy along with progress reports. 

Wellness Hub Pvt Ltd, Chennai | Speech Therapy Intern May 2017 – Jul 2017 

  • Worked with kids with autism and other special needs. 
  • Assisted in conducting speech assessments for adults and children. 
  • Implemented speech therapy schedule and assessed progress on a periodic basis. 
  • Worked with a broader team of psychologists and special educators. 

EDUCATION 

  • AIISH, Chennai University 2018 | BSc (Speech and Hearing) 
  • St. Patrick's Academy, Chennai 2015 | Higher Secondary 
  • St. Patrick's Academy, Chennai 2013 | Senior Secondary 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Courses 

  • Advanced course in language disorders in 2019. 
  • Advanced course in treating stuttering in 2018. 
  • Course in phonetics in 2018. 

EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS 

Volunteering 

  • Provide speech therapy to slum children every month. 
  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on World Health Day in 2019. 
  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on Health Day in 2018.