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