Speech Therapist

Job Description

A speech therapist—formally called a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)—assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages
Evaluate and Diagnose: Assess patient speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing difficulties using specialized tools.Create Treatment Plans: Design and carry out customized, evidence-based therapy plans tailored to individual functional needs.Provide Therapy: Teach articulation, sound production, fluency (stuttering), and language expression or comprehension.Treat Swallowing Issues: Help patients strengthen swallowing and feeding muscles and recommend safe dietary modifications.Counsel and Educate: Support families and caregivers by explaining diagnoses and demonstrating home-based exercises.Collaborate: Work alongside doctors, nurses, teachers, and occupational therapists in schools, hospitals, or clinics