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