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