Speech-Language Pathologist skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Speech-Language Pathologist postings that mention each skill.

1. Leadership48%
2. Patient caredistinctive35%
3. BLS/CPRdistinctive33%
4. Regulatory compliance22%
5. Scheduling20%
6. Communication19%
7. Special educationdistinctive17%
8. Infection controldistinctive16%
9. Pharmacydistinctive14%
10. Case managementdistinctive13%
11. Electronic health recordsdistinctive12%
12. Training and coaching11%
13. Workplace safety11%
14. Teaching10%
15. Driving8%

“Distinctive” means Speech-Language Pathologist postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Where Speech-Language Pathologist skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Occupational Therapist92% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Case managementHow to switch
• Physical Therapist89% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Electronic health recordsHow to switch
• Physical Therapist Assistant86% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Infection controlHow to switch
• Occupational Therapy Assistant86% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Case management

Questions

What skills does a Speech-Language Pathologist need?

In 906 current Speech-Language Pathologist job postings, the skills asked for most often are Leadership (48%), Patient care (35%), BLS/CPR (33%), Regulatory compliance (22%), Scheduling (20%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Speech-Language Pathologist move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant. Occupational Therapist shares skills such as BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership.