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Top 100 rank: 44
Sector: Health Care
What they do: A speech-language pathologist administers hearing, speech and language evaluations, tests and examinations to patients. Evaluates patients' hearing, speech and language test results, and medical background to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders. Develops, implements and monitors treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders and or voice problems, adjust treatments accordingly. Documents the initial evaluation, treatment, progress and discharge of patients. Instructs patients in communication techniques and teach speech, muscle and breathing exercises.
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