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Job Description
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1127.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 78,210.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 37.00
- Currently, there are 135,980 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Speech-Language Pathologists”.
Also Known As…
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
- Speech/Language Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Speech Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Speech and Language Specialist
- Speech and Language Clinician
- Educational Speech-Language Clinician
- Communication Specialist
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
- Voice Pathologist
- Speech Correction Consultant
- Speech and Hearing Clinic Director
- Oral Therapist
- Language Pathologist
Tasks for “Communication Specialist”
- Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
- Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
- Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
- Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
- Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
- Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Related Technology & Tools
- Dynamic display devices
- Recording microphones
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Desktop computers
- Electromyographs EMG
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Reading pens
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Jellybean switches
- Touch switches
- Video stroboscopes
- Digital cameras
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Sound booths
- Headphones
- Tape recorders
- Augmentative communication devices
- Infrared switches
- Tablet computers
- Personal computers
- Closed circuit television systems
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Audiometers
- Compact stereo systems
- Laryngographs
- Laptop computers
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Digital audio recorders
- Airflow measurement devices
- Handheld camcorders
- Sound switches
- Compact disk CD players
- Language analysis software
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Email software
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Word
- Text to speech software
- Speech analysis software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Microsoft Office
- Signal analysis software
- Biofeedback software
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate