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