Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities

Speech pathologist asses diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. When diagnosing patient’s speech language pathologist must;

·      Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty

·      Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests

·      Identify treatment options

·      Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan

Average Salary; $44,380-$107,650

Duties and Responsibilities

Speech language pathologist must be licensed in all states. A license requires at least a master’s degree and supervised clinical experience.