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