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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”

• Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech 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.
• 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.
• Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
• Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
• Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
• Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication 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.
• 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 or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
• Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.

Related Technology & Tools

• Recording microphones
• Digital cameras
• Speech therapy mirrors
• Diagnostic stroboscopes
• Therapeutic voice synthesizers
• Digital video stroboscopy systems
• Infrared switches
• Alternative computer keyboards
• Touch switches
• Tape recorders
• Augmentative communication devices
• Jellybean switches
• Electromyographs EMG
• Tablet computers
• Compact disk CD players
• Dynamic display devices
• Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
• Compact stereo systems
• Audiometers
• Handheld camcorders
• Airflow measurement devices
• Digital audio recorders
• Sound booths
• Headphones
• Desktop computers
• Personal computers
• Closed circuit television systems
• Video stroboscopes
• Reading pens
• Laryngographs
• Laptop computers
• Video cassette recorders VCR
• Electroglottographs EGG
• Sound switches

• Email software
• Biofeedback software
• Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
• KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
• Web browser software
• Speech analysis software
• Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
• Language analysis software
• ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
• Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
• Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
• Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
• Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
• Text to speech software
• Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
• KayPENTAX Nasometer
• Propeller Multimedia React2
• Signal analysis software
• Microsoft Office