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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”
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- 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.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- 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
- Video stroboscopes
- Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Sound switches
- Infrared switches
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Jellybean switches
- Electromyographs EMG
- Airflow measurement devices
- Digital audio recorders
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Headphones
- Digital cameras
- Audiometers
- Tape recorders
- Dynamic display devices
- Compact stereo systems
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Augmentative communication devices
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Sound booths
- Touch switches
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Tablet computers
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Closed circuit television systems
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Laptop computers
- Recording microphones
- Laryngographs
- Handheld camcorders
- Reading pens
- Personal computers
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Biofeedback software
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Speech analysis software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Signal analysis software
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Microsoft Office
- Text to speech software
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Email software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Language analysis software
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Microsoft Word
- Web browser software
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Propeller Multimedia React2