Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient's’ level of speech

• Diagnose and treat those who suffer from stutters
• Help those whose speech is affected by emotional issues, learning disabilities etc
• Provide therapy based on the needs of their patient
• Assist patients who have been in accidents to relearn proper swallowing techniques
• Teach patients ways on improving their voice
• Develop and strengthen muscles used for swallowing Give counseling to patients on ways to cope with disorders that affect communication
• Track treatment progress of their patient
• Note any changes in the patient's disorder and treatment
• Collaborate with other professionals
• Determine how badly the disorder is affecting the patient by having the patient complete basic tests
• Teach other ways to communicate such as sign language

Salary: $73,410 per year

Education: Master’s degree, A license is required

Demand for this profession: The expected job growth is 21% from 2014 to 2024 which is much faster than average

Reflection: I would not like to become a Speech Pathologist because the job doesn’t interest me.