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To work as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you must complete a SLP clinical fellowship after graduate school. It bridges the gap between what you've learned in an academic setting and getting your feet wet in actual practice.
SLP clinical fellowship guide:
- About SLP clinical fellowships
- Requirements for clinical fellowships
- Applying for a school-based SLP clinical fellowship
About clinical fellowships in speech pathology.
Clinical fellowships in speech pathology offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and support to learn the skills you need for your career. Without an SLP clinical fellowship, you will not be eligible to become licensed to work in speech-language pathology.
Most SLPs CF candidates apply during their final semester of grad school or immediately following graduation. A clinical fellowship in speech pathology can happen in a variety of settings: medical centers/hospitals, rehabilitation clinics/centers, schools, and pediatric centers.
Ideally, clinical fellowships also provide opportunities to work to collaborate with other therapists (OT, PT, Behavior Analysts).
Requirements for clinical fellowships.
A speech language pathology fellowship takes a school year to complete. Students must work at least 36 weeks and 1,260 hours to meet the ASHA clinical fellowship experience requirement. CFs involve a fully mentored experience that complies with ASHA requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
CFs are broken down into three 12-week-long segments. ASHA requires that at least 80% of your time must be in direct clinical contact related to the management of disorders.
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Screenings and diagnostic evaluations
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Treatment and planning
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Writing reports
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Consultation and counseling
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Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Applying for a school-based SLP clinical fellowship.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and are seeking a healthy work-life balance, becoming an SLP in a school setting may be for you. School-based SLPs enjoy mentorship, opportunities for advancement, and a better work-life balance than many SLP roles in hospital or clinical settings.
Some school districts offer this type of clinical fellowship. However, many schools are using a third party to deliver high-quality SLPs and other therapy services to their students. Pediatric Therapeutic Services, a Kelly Company, takes this responsibility for growing future SLPs very seriously.
We offer Clinical Fellowship programs for Speech-Language Pathologists in pediatric and school-based settings—providing mentored experience that exceeds ASHA requirements, flexible hours (full- or part-time), mentorship from experienced SLPs, and support for licensure.
Our fellowships are divided into three 12-week parts. In each segment, you'll learn essential skills for a school-based SLP job, including creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), consulting with families, screening, and much more.
Some key aspects of our fellowships include:
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Mentorship: Fellows are paired with experienced SLPs, who provide supervision beyond ASHA minimums.
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Flexibility: Offers both full-time and part-time schedules to fit personal needs, with options for 1099 contractor roles.
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School-Based Focus: Experience is primarily within school settings, supporting students and working alongside other school clinicians.
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Support: Assistance with licensure applications and a national network of fellows for support and training.
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Compensation: Often higher hourly rates for 1099 positions.
Beyond high-quality therapy, we're committed to creating an excellent work experience for our providers. We offer structure, resources, and mentorship to help guide you on your path to success as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Working within our fellowship program offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in our school communities. Every day, our providers feel a great sense of pride knowing that the work they do is making a profound impact on the next generation.
