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.
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Speech Pathologist
- Speech and Language Specialist
- Speech-Language Therapist
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- Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
- Speech and Language Clinician
- Speech Therapist
- Communication Specialist
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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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
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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.
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
- Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
- Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
- Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
- 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.
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
- 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.
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
- Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
- Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
- 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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- advise other staff on speech or hearing topics
- analyze medical data
- analyze patient activity
- analyze speech or hearing data
- collect clinical data
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- advise other staff on speech or hearing topics
- analyze medical data
- analyze patient activity
- analyze speech or hearing data
- collect clinical data
- communicate technical information
- conduct patient assessments
- document medical prognosis
- identify needs of communication-impaired persons
- make decisions
- make presentations on health or medical issues
- observe patient condition
- obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
- prepare patient reports
- recommend treatments for speech or hearing problems
- treat medical condition of patient
- use counseling techniques
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use medical diagnostic techniques
- use research methodology procedures in health care
- Audiologist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Audiology/Speech Pathologist, Audiologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Audiology/Speech Pathologist, Speech (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Director, Speech-and-Hearing Clinic
- Speech Pathologist
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