Speech and Language Therapist
Language and speech therapists offer life-changing care. Also referred to as Speech-language Pathologists, Speech Therapists diagnose and treat speech, communication, and swallowing disorders. They work in the health or education fields, in the treatment of adults and children. Speech Therapists also work to rehabilitate people who have undergone physical or psychological trauma.
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KEY SKILLS
Detail Oriented
Compassion
Critical thinking
Communication
Analytic approach
PROS
Flexible in Schedule
You get to perform direct care for a prolonged time.
You can become a Specialist or an Entrepreneur
Nationwide job opportunities.
CONS
Productivity standards and caseload requirements can be stressful.
Working weekends
Pay ceiling
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Hospitals
Medical Schools, Institutes
Nursing and Residential HealthCare Facilities
Rehabilitation Centres
Government Agencies
Hearing Aid Implant Industries
You maintain good mental health and manage stress effectively.
You have strong reading, writing and cognitive abilities.
You have the physical stamina to meet demands of the workday.
You enjoy working with people and display genuine compassion and empathy.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Podcasts
Networking Groups
Interesting Facts about the career
Research has found that 20 to 40 per cent of children with a family history of speech and language impairment have the disorder themselves, compared to only 4 per cent of those without a family history of SLI.