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.
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details
Currently Employed:
480
Projected Annual Job Openings:
60
Typical Hourly Wage:
$40.49 - $64.87
Typical Annual Salary:
$84,210 - $134,920
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Master's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Internship/residency
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typical job duties
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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.
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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.
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Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
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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.
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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.
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Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
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Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
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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.
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Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
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Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged
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Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter
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Stroboscopes
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Tablet computers
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Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software
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Computer based training software
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Medical software
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Music or sound editing software
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