Career switch, measured
From Physical Therapist to Speech-Language Pathologist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 89% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Electronic health records; the main skills to add are Special education.
89%
skill overlap
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open Speech-Language Pathologist postings read
Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillPhysical TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist
- BLS/CPR41%33%
- Patient care49%35%
- Leadership54%48%
- Electronic health records20%12%
- Case management9%13%
- Pharmacy13%14%
- Infection control11%16%
- Scheduling17%20%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Speech-Language Pathologist postings, rarely in Physical Therapist ones.
SkillPhysical TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist
- Special education–17%
Plan your move to Speech-Language Pathologist
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