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