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