Speech Language Pathologist Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Howard:

Upon learning of your search for a new Speech Language Pathologist, I was eager to submit my resume for your consideration. With more than eight years of experience diagnosing and treating patients with communication and swallowing difficulties—coupled with my outstanding interpersonal abilities and my professional demeanor—I am confident in my ability to substantially benefit your clinic.

My background spans excellent experience across all facets of speech language pathology disorder diagnosis and treatment. From assessing patient conditions and developing appropriate therapies to monitoring progress and maintaining detailed records, my skill set has prepared me to excel in this role. Furthermore, my ability to quickly build strong relationships with patients and support them in speech, language, and swallowing improvement position me to thrive as your next Speech Language Pathologist.

A sampling of my qualifications and experience include:

Providing inpatient speech/language therapy services, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults and children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or congenital/development disorders as a Speech Language Pathologist for the John Windsor Center in Omaha.

Evaluating patients suffering from various types and severities of communication needs—including receptive language, expressive language, dysarthria, and apraxia—as well as complex swallowing disorders.

Monitoring patients’progress and determining appropriate future treatment plans to ensure optimal learning experiences, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Participating on multiple committees and teams tasked with enhancing quality of care and patient services.

Demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills while delivering outstanding levels of compassion and care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

With my proven experience and skill set in speech language disorders, I believe I could quickly exceed your expectations for this role. The opportunity to discuss the position, and my qualifications, in more detail would be most appreciated.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Victor J. Josephson