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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
- Educational Speech-Language Clinician
- Communication Specialist
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
- Voice Pathologist
- Speech Correction Consultant
- Speech and Language Clinician
- Speech and Hearing Clinic Director
- Oral Therapist
- Language Pathologist
Tasks for “Speech and Language Clinician”
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
- 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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- 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.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- 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.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Laptop computers
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Compact stereo systems
- Digital audio recorders
- Video stroboscopes
- Handheld camcorders
- Closed circuit television systems
- Airflow measurement devices
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Compact disk CD players
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Audiometers
- Digital cameras
- Touch switches
- Recording microphones
- Tablet computers
- Infrared switches
- Reading pens
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Sound switches
- Sound booths
- Desktop computers
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Electromyographs EMG
- Augmentative communication devices
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Jellybean switches
- Laryngographs
- Headphones
- Dynamic display devices
- Personal computers
- Tape recorders
- Microsoft Office
- Email software
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Signal analysis software
- Web browser software
- Biofeedback software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Language analysis software
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Text to speech software
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Microsoft Word
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Microsoft Excel
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Speech analysis software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources