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