"Serving as a speech-language pathologist is a passion of mine because every single day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids. To see toddlers and children overcome communication challenges and become confident in their speech is empowering. When I was younger, I also needed speech assistance, and my counselor was awesome! She was patient with me, kind, and truly cared about my growth. We would play different speech-related games and do fun exercises, which made me feel better about myself and feel good about my accomplishments. Her love for her job and the love she showed for her clients, including me, really shaped me to be the professional I am today. I just really want to help our young people regain their independence and confidence in their speaking, like she did for me!"

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Job Description

SOC Code: 29-1127

Speech-Language Pathologists 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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Top Job Skills:

• Test patient hearing
• Supervise patient care
• Develop health assessment methods or programs
• Present medical research reports
• Customer service

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies
• Interacting With Others
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment
  • Supervise patient care personnel
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
• Information Input
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments
• Work Output
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
  • Prepare healthcare training materials

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

 

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Greenville
• Trident
• Midlands
• Upstate
• Pee Dee
• Upper Savannah

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• HealthPRO Heritage
• PruittHealth
• Prisma Health
• National HealthCare Corporation
• Fox Rehabilitation

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