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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
Tasks for “Language Pathologist”
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
- Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital cameras
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Digital audio recorders
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Sound booths
- Laptop computers
- Augmentative communication devices
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Compact stereo systems
- Headphones
- Closed circuit television systems
- Tape recorders
- Personal computers
- Dynamic display devices
- Recording microphones
- Laryngographs
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Jellybean switches
- Handheld camcorders
- Sound switches
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Touch switches
- Desktop computers
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Reading pens
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Compact disk CD players
- Video stroboscopes
- Tablet computers
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Electromyographs EMG
- Infrared switches
- Audiometers
- Airflow measurement devices
- Language analysis software
- Microsoft Excel
- Email software
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Signal analysis software
- Microsoft Office
- Biofeedback software
- Microsoft Word
- Speech analysis software
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Text to speech software
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Web browser software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources