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Speech-Language Pathologists resume skills and keywords

In 186 Speech-Language Pathologists job postings from 54 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Communication (70 %), Speech-Language Pathology (55 %), ASHA CCC (36 %), Collaboration (30 %) and IEP (30 %). Of the top 40 skills, 23 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 17 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Speech-Language Pathologists job postings

Skills requested in 186 Speech-Language Pathologists job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Communication70 %Soft skill
Speech-Language Pathology55 %Hard skill
ASHA CCC36 %Certification
Collaboration30 %Soft skill
IEP30 %Hard skill
Mentoring28 %Soft skill
Compassion28 %Soft skill
Pediatric27 %Hard skill
Leadership26 %Soft skill
Flexibility23 %Soft skill
State license19 %Certification
EHR18 %Tool
Patient care17 %Hard skill
Teletherapy14 %Hard skill
Organizational skills12 %Soft skill
Bilingual12 %Soft skill
Driver license12 %Certification
CPR12 %Certification
Communication Disorders11 %Soft skill
Therapeutic Intervention11 %Hard skill
Clinical Leadership11 %Soft skill
Special education10 %Hard skill
Case management10 %Hard skill
Interpersonal skills10 %Soft skill
Accountability10 %Soft skill
Time Management9 %Soft skill
Problem Solving9 %Soft skill
BLS9 %Certification
Pediatric Therapy8 %Hard skill
Progress Monitoring8 %Hard skill
Attention to detail8 %Soft skill
Program Development8 %Hard skill
Professionalism7 %Soft skill
Telehealth7 %Hard skill
Charting7 %Hard skill
IFSP7 %Hard skill
Multidisciplinary Collaboration6 %Soft skill
Discharge planning6 %Hard skill
Tablets6 %Hard skill
Rehabilitation6 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (17)

Soft skills (17)

Tools and software (1)

Certifications and licenses (5)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these speech-language pathologists postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

treatment plans 30 %therapy sessions 22 %home health 21 %individualized treatment 19 %therapy services 19 %develop individualized 16 %health care 16 %quality care 16 %iep goals 16 %flexible scheduling 13 %progress reports 13 %asha certificate 12 %competence ccc 12 %student progress 12 %communication cognition 12 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Speech-Language Pathologists resume example. Then prepare for the Speech-Language Pathologists interview questions that test them.

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Speech-Language Pathologists resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Speech-Language Pathologists resume?

In 186 Speech-Language Pathologists job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Communication (70 %), Speech-Language Pathology (55 %), ASHA CCC (36 %), Collaboration (30 %) and IEP (30 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Speech-Language Pathologists resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 17 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (70 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Speech-Language Pathologists postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were ASHA CCC (36 %), State license (19 %), EHR (18 %), Driver license (12 %), CPR (12 %) and BLS (9 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 186 public Speech-Language Pathologists job postings at 54 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (109), Lever (33) and Ashby (44). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 186. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 186 public job postings for speech-language pathologists roles (titles such as Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health and Virtual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)) at 54 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 109, Lever 33 and Ashby 44. Employers in the sample include VitalCaring Group, AnthroMed Education (School Services), InHome Therapy, BAYADA Home Health Care, Family of Kidz and Cortica - Neurodevelopmental. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 186. Updated quarterly. Download the data: speech-language-pathologists-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.