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Speech-Language Pathologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 23 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2022.
23 tasks shown
Core · Task 18523 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 18524 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 1867 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Core · Task 1871 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 1869 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 18528 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Core · Task 18530 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
Core · Task 18526 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 1874 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
Core · Task 1873 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
Core · Task 1876 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Core · Task 1875 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Core · Task 18527 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Core · Task 18531 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Core · Task 1878 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
Core · Task 18529 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Core · Task 1884 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
Supplemental · Task 18525 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Supplemental · Task 1879 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Supplemental · Task 1883 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Supplemental · Task 23952 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Supervise students or assistants.
Supplemental · Task 1882 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Communicate with students who use an alternative method of communications, using sign language or computer technology.
Supplemental · Task 1885 · 08/2022 · Incumbent
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
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