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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 Pathologist (SLP)
- 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 Therapist
- Speech Correction Consultant
- Speech and Hearing Clinic Director
- Oral Therapist
- Language Pathologist
Tasks for “Speech/Language Therapist”
- 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.
- 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.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- 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.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
Related Technology & Tools
- Personal computers
- Reading pens
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Sound booths
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Laptop computers
- Augmentative communication devices
- Jellybean switches
- Closed circuit television systems
- Dynamic display devices
- Tape recorders
- Audiometers
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Compact stereo systems
- Tablet computers
- Laryngographs
- Handheld camcorders
- Airflow measurement devices
- Electromyographs EMG
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Video stroboscopes
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Infrared switches
- Recording microphones
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Desktop computers
- Sound switches
- Compact disk CD players
- Digital audio recorders
- Headphones
- Touch switches
- Digital cameras
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Web browser software
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Text to speech software
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Biofeedback software
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Email software
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Signal analysis software
- Speech analysis software
- Language analysis software
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Microsoft Office