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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-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 “Communication Specialist”
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- 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.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- 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.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
Related Technology & Tools
- Electromyographs EMG
- Airflow measurement devices
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Laryngographs
- Digital cameras
- Digital audio recorders
- Recording microphones
- Jellybean switches
- Personal computers
- Closed circuit television systems
- Handheld camcorders
- Headphones
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Sound booths
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Augmentative communication devices
- Touch switches
- Infrared switches
- Video stroboscopes
- Audiometers
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Compact disk CD players
- Dynamic display devices
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Compact stereo systems
- Tape recorders
- Sound switches
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Laptop computers
- Reading pens
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Tablet computers
- Desktop computers
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Web browser software
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Text to speech software
- Email software
- Microsoft Excel
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Speech analysis software
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Language analysis software
- Biofeedback software
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Microsoft Word
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Signal analysis software
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Microsoft Office
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources