How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Home Health SLP
  • Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
  • SLP Assistant
  • School SLP Assistant
  • School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

  • 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.

  • Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
  • Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
  • Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
  • 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 students or assistants.
  • Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Process healthcare paperwork.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.