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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,366 / year median in Kentucky
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Speech Therapist Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with swallowing, speech, language, and hearing disorders. Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and oral motor disorders. Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment. Conducts services in a variety of Med Center Health settings including acute care, outpatient, home health, skilled nursing facility, etc. Minimum Qualifications Previous healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of a speech-language therapy program at a school of speech-language therapy approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association required. Has obtained Interim License (or) completed Application for Interim License (or) is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required. If not currently licensed, must become licensed within 90 days upon completion of post graduate training.