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