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