Speech Pathologist Cover Letters

A Speech Pathologist is experienced in speech-language pathology/ therapy. In the U.S., standards and implementation procedures for the certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology lay guidelines towards the practices and operations involved in such therapy. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) awards certificates to practitioner doctors after which they become officially recognized Speech pathologists. For achieving this certificate, one has to be a graduate in speech- language therapy field from a recognized university.

They work with patients suffering from speech disorders related to saliva problems and/ or any other problem. These doctors diagnose and consult their patients for the intervention and treatment of such disorders. They look into various aspects like articulation, voice, brain mapping, saliva issues, respiration issues and other voice related dynamics.

They often work along with various other medical consultants towards solving speech problems in their patients.

1. Cover Letter Sample For Experienced candidates

To,
Dr. Robin Penn, H.O.D. - Audiology
XYZ Medical Sciences College
12 Brew Avenue,
California-3912
United States
robin.penn@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Speech Pathologist

Dear Dr. Penn, I recently saw your advertisement for an available job post of a Speech Pathologist at your hospital. This ad was posted on www.americanhealthcom dated 27th Nov, '13. I am an experienced Speech Pathologist and interested in taking up this job.

I have a rich experience of 10 years as a speech pathologist during which I have worked with various patients having varied speech and language problems. Working on these cases have suitably enhanced my knowledge about the intricacies of such problems and their related therapies. Many new and innovative methods to overcome such problems have been discovered in the recent years and I am fully up to date with such findings, thanks to our Annual Audiologists' Convention that takes place every year in New York.

I am currently working with XYZ Medical Sciences college in their speech therapy department. I am here since 2007 and during this course of time, I have, together with audiologists and medical consultant team, treated several patients with varied speech problems. These problems range from their salivary glands, aero-mechanical respiratory problems, phonology and voice box issues.

I am a certified practitioner from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and have completed my Bachelors of Medical Sciences from New York University with specialization in Voice Therapy.

Due to my vast experience in this field, I think I will make for a good candidate for this post and further help patients in overcoming their speech problems.

It is because of my in-depth study and years of experience in dealing with such situations that I have become this learned at my profession..

I am sending to you my detailed resume along with my certifications in hope of hearing from you soon.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
Lena Hendricks, Speech Pathologist
XYZ Medical Sciences College

Enclosures:

• Resume
• Experience certificates

2. Cover Letter Example for Freshers

To,
Dr. Robin Penn, H.O.D. - Audiology
XYZ Medical Sciences College
12 Brew Avenue,
California-3912
United States
robin.penn@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Speech Pathologist Trainee

Dear Dr. Penn,

I recently came to know about a job opening for a Speech Pathologist Trainee at your hospital. I have just completed my Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences with specialization in Audiology from the University of Boston.

I am a certified practitioner and hold certification of excellence awarded to me in my previous two internships with FDR Hospital and Holy Hope Medical Centre. I have assisted Audiologists and Speech Pathologist in these internships respectively and so I have a basic idea of what is required from me to do here.

I am sending in my detailed resume along with this letter. If given a chance, I will definitely strive for excellence in providing health care to our patients.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
John Robinson

Enclosure: Resume

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