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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 “Speech Pathologist”
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- 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.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
- 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 conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- 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
- Electroglottographs EGG
- Closed circuit television systems
- Laptop computers
- Handheld camcorders
- Recording microphones
- Tape recorders
- Touch switches
- Alternative computer keyboards
- Digital audio recorders
- Electromyographs EMG
- Laryngographs
- Headphones
- Video stroboscopes
- Therapeutic voice synthesizers
- Jellybean switches
- Audiometers
- Reading pens
- Airflow measurement devices
- Infrared switches
- Digital cameras
- Digital video stroboscopy systems
- Tablet computers
- Augmentative communication devices
- Desktop computers
- Video cassette recorders VCR
- Sound switches
- Diagnostic stroboscopes
- Personal computers
- Dynamic display devices
- Compact disk CD players
- Sound booths
- Subglottal air pressure measurement devices
- Speech therapy mirrors
- Words+ E Z Keys for Windows
- KayPENTAX Nasometer
- Speech analysis software
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Avaaz Innovations Computerized Speech Research Environment CSRE
- Avaaz Innovations Interactive Voice Analysis System IVANS
- Microsoft Excel
- Micro Video Voice Speech Training System
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Biofeedback software
- Language analysis software
- ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources
- Propeller Multimedia React2
- Microsoft Office
- KayPENTAX Multi-Speech
- Signal analysis software
- Avaaz Innovations AphasiaMate
- Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization
- Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor
- Text to speech software
- Web browser software