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An orthophoniste assesses and treats disorders of language, speech, voice, swallowing and communication, on medical prescription.

In private practice, which is where most orthophonistes work in France, the day is a series of half-hour sessions: a child with dyslexia working on reading, a toddler who is late to speak, an adult after a stroke relearning words, a person with Parkinson's disease working on voice and swallowing. Each new patient starts with a standardised assessment (bilan) and a written report sent to the prescribing doctor. The orthophoniste then sets goals, chooses materials and involves parents or carers. Waiting lists are long in many areas, so managing the schedule and prioritising requests is part of the job. Hospital and medico-social posts focus more on neurology, ENT, autism or disability.

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[First name Last name]

Speech and Language Therapist (Orthophoniste) | Children, Written Language, Oral Language

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Orthophoniste in private practice for [x] years, with a caseload focused on written language disorders and late talkers. I work closely with schools, neuropaediatricians and psychomotricians, and I run parent training groups for early language stimulation.

Experience

Orthophoniste, group practice, [City]

[month year] to present

  • Assessed and treated a caseload of children and adults with oral and written language disorders
  • Wrote assessment reports for prescribing doctors and MDPH applications
  • Took part in team meetings (équipes éducatives) with schools to adapt teaching for pupils with dyslexia
  • Set up a parent group on early language stimulation for children under three
  • Organised the practice's waiting list with criteria agreed between the orthophonistes

Resume headlines

  • Speech and Language Therapist (Orthophoniste) | Children, Written Language, Oral Language
  • Orthophoniste | Neurology and Stroke Rehabilitation, Swallowing Disorders
  • Speech and Language Therapist | Autism, Alternative Communication (AAC), Medico-social Sector

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Orthophoniste who obtained the Certificat de capacité d'orthophoniste from [University] in [year]. My placements covered paediatric private practice, a rehabilitation unit and a CAMSP. I am looking for a replacement or a position as an assistant in a group practice.

Experienced

Orthophoniste in private practice for [x] years, with a caseload focused on written language disorders and late talkers. I work closely with schools, neuropaediatricians and psychomotricians, and I run parent training groups for early language stimulation.

Career change

Former primary school teacher who retrained as an orthophoniste. My classroom experience helps me understand how reading difficulties show up at school and how to work with teachers on adaptations for pupils with dyslexia.

Tips

  • Specify your main areas: written language, oral language, neurology, voice, swallowing, autism.
  • List the assessment tools you use (Exalang, EVALEO, BETL, Examath).
  • Mention any training in specific approaches (PECS, Makaton, PROMPT).
  • State your registration and whether you are under convention with the Assurance maladie.
  • For hospital posts, highlight teamwork with doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using the UK or US title without the French one, which recruiters search for.
  • Claiming every area (children, neurology, voice, swallowing) without saying where your experience really lies.
  • Forgetting the assessment tools, which are central in French practice.
  • Writing a CV that sounds like a teacher's rather than a health professional's.

Working as a speech and language therapist in France

Orthophoniste is a regulated health profession in France. You need the Certificat de capacité d'orthophoniste, a five-year university programme, or an authorisation to practise if you trained abroad, including as a logopède in Belgium or Switzerland. Treatment is prescribed by a doctor and reimbursed by the Assurance maladie, and most orthophonistes work in private practice. Near-native French is required since assessments are standardised in French. Search for « orthophoniste », « orthophoniste remplaçant », « orthophoniste salarié » or « orthophoniste en libéral ».

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Frequently asked questions

Is speech and language therapy regulated in France?

Yes. Orthophoniste is a regulated health profession. You need the Certificat de capacité d'orthophoniste, a five-year university programme, or an authorisation to practise for foreign qualifications. Treatment is prescribed by a doctor and reimbursed by the Assurance maladie.

I trained as a logopède in Belgium. Can I work in France?

Belgian and other EU qualifications can be recognised through an authorisation to practise from the regional authorities, sometimes with additional training or a placement. Many French students train in Belgium and return, so the procedure is well known, but plan for several months.

Is it better to work in private practice or in a hospital?

Most orthophonistes in France work in private practice, often with a mix of children and adults. Hospitals and medico-social structures offer salaried posts with a focus on neurology, ENT or disability. Your CV should show the setting you target.

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