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