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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”
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- 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.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Augmentative communication devices
- Electromyographs EMG
- Headphones
- Compact disk CD players
- Handheld camcorders
- Dynamic display devices
- Digital audio recorders
- Airflow measurement devices
- Reading pens
- Recording microphones
- Laryngographs
- Infrared switches
- Digital cameras
- Touch switches
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Sound switches
- Compact stereo systems
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Audiometers
- Tablet computers
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Desktop computers
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Jellybean switches
- Tape recorders
- Closed circuit television systems
- Sound booths
- Laptop computers
- Video stroboscopes
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Personal computers
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Speech analysis software
- Email software
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Signal analysis software
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Microsoft Excel
- Text to speech software
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Biofeedback software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Language analysis software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Web browser software
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization