Speech Therapist

Responsibilities

Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment accordingly. Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders. Administer hearing or speech/language evaluations tests or examinations to collect data on type and degree of impairments using written and oral tests and special instruments. Record information on 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, and social workers. Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms. Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies. Refer clients to addit...