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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 Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Speech and Language Specialist
- Speech and Language Clinician
- Educational Speech-Language Clinician
- Communication Specialist
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
- Voice Pathologist
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Speech Correction Consultant
- Speech and Hearing Clinic Director
- Oral Therapist
- Language Pathologist
Tasks for “Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)”
- 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.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
- 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.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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 individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- 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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- 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.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Personal computers
- Airflow measurement devices
- Recording microphones
- Sound booths
- Electromyographs EMG
- Audiometers
- Tape recorders
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Tablet computers
- Reading pens
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Jellybean switches
- Sound switches
- Laryngographs
- Dynamic display devices
- Closed circuit television systems
- Laptop computers
- Headphones
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Video stroboscopes
- Compact stereo systems
- Touch switches
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Augmentative communication devices
- Handheld camcorders
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Compact disk CD players
- Digital cameras
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Digital audio recorders
- Desktop computers
- Infrared switches
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Biofeedback software
- Microsoft Word
- Text to speech software
- Language analysis software
- Signal analysis software
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Web browser software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Speech analysis software
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Microsoft Excel
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Email software
- Microsoft Office
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE