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