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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Speech-Language Pathologists spend a lot of their time Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Written Expression. Speech-Language Pathologists are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Education and Training, and Therapy and Counseling and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Processing Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing Administrative Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interacting With Computers
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Speech Recognition
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Originality
Hearing Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Auditory Attention
Far Vision
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Extent Flexibility
Multilimb Coordination
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Sound Localization
Interests
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Realistic
Knowledge
English Language
Education and Training
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Clerical
Sociology and Anthropology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Medicine and Dentistry
Administration and Management
Foreign Language
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Philosophy and Theology
Public Safety and Security
Biology
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Geography
Telecommunications
Mechanical
Physics
History and Archeology
Production and Processing
Chemistry
Food Production
Transportation
Fine Arts
Engineering and Technology
Economics and Accounting
Wages
California
$82,460
Maryland
$81,810
Alaska
$81,230
New Jersey
$79,830
Colorado
$78,290
Connecticut
$77,800
District of Columbia
$77,800
Rhode Island
$74,970
Delaware
$73,810
Virginia
$73,270
New York
$71,230
Ohio
$70,630
Florida
$70,380
Massachusetts
$69,640
Michigan
$69,000
Washington
$68,860
Oregon
$68,490
Pennsylvania
$68,070
New Mexico
$65,830
Illinois
$65,370
Indiana
$64,600
Georgia
$64,040
New Hampshire
$62,910
Missouri
$61,810
Vermont
$61,810
Texas
$61,750
North Carolina
$61,720
Iowa
$61,570
Minnesota
$61,390
Wyoming
$60,610
Alabama
$59,710
Wisconsin
$59,690
Hawaii
$59,270
Utah
$59,180
Idaho
$58,860
Arizona
$58,710
Kentucky
$58,140
Kansas
$57,090
Maine
$57,070
Arkansas
$57,070
Mississippi
$56,270
South Carolina
$56,070
Louisiana
$55,710
Tennessee
$55,610
Montana
$55,050
Nebraska
$55,050
Oklahoma
$51,620
West Virginia
$50,120
North Dakota
$49,220
South Dakota
$46,470
Puerto Rico
$33,420
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Instructing
Service Orientation
Coordination
Time Management
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Science
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Negotiation
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Technology Design
Troubleshooting
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Concern for Others
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Independence
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Persistence
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Freedom to Make Decisions
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Letters and Memos
Coordinate or Lead Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Level of Competition
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Degree of Automation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing 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.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
- Importance Supplemental-
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
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.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
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.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
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.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
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.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
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.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
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.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and 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.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
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.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics, and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Use computer applications to identify and assist with communication disabilities.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
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.
Supervise and collaborate with therapy team.
Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.
Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques and strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid and billing records and caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
Doctoral Degree