Speech Therapist
Assess and diagnose speech and language disorders to implement effective therapy plans that enhance patients' communication and swallowing abilities.
Compensation
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Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry usually involves admission to an accredited graduate program followed by a clinical fellowship year and obtaining state licensure.
Training — United States
Becoming a speech therapist typically requires completing a master's degree in speech-language pathology, including supervised clinical experience.
The job market — United States
Speech therapists are employed in healthcare facilities, schools, and rehabilitation centers with steady demand due to aging populations and awareness of speech disorders.
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