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.
Requirements
Master's or doctoral degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology
Completed a supervised clinical practicum (300 clock hours)
Completed nine months of full-time professional experience or its part-time equivalent
Passage of the Educational Testing Service Praxis Series Examination
Completed a course on HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Bonuses
To Be Discussed
Benefits
To Be Discussed
Responsibilities
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. Related occupations
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 occupations
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly. Related occupations
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. Related occupations
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. Related occupations
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings. Related occupations
Supervise or collaborate with therapy team. Related occupations
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. Related occupations
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms. Related occupations
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement. Related occupations
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation. Related occupations
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities. Related occupations
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans. Related occupations
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services. Related occupations
Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies. Related occupations
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies. Related occupations
Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities. Related occupations
Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems. Related occupations
Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems. Related occupations
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency. Related occupations
Supervise students or assistants. Related occupations
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology. Related occupations
Evaluate oral motor function in infants. Related occupations
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.