What is a director of speech and hearing therapy and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of speech and hearing therapy

1. Explore director of speech and hearing therapy education requirements

   Most common director of speech and hearing therapy degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.4 %

   Master's

   43.2 %

   Certificate

   2.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of speech and hearing therapy skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Communication Disorders	43.62%
   Home Health	29.78%
   Evaluation Tools	26.60%

3. Complete relevant director of speech and hearing therapy training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of speech and hearing therapy learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of speech and hearing therapy based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of speech and hearing therapy resumes.

4. Research director of speech and hearing therapy duties and responsibilities

   • Manage PPS details efficiently to ensure high quality clinical care while maximizing reimbursement for the facility.
   • Design and customize rehabilitation programs around patient's injury or handicap and assist the patient in returning to previous functioning levels.
   • Assist therapist with ROM exercises, PNF techniques, joint mobilization, and modalities.

5. Apply for director of speech and hearing therapy jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of speech and hearing therapy job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams