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Occupational Report for Speech and Language Pathologists (29-1127) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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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Speech and Language Pathologists
Employment Outlook for Speech and Language Pathologists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Speech and Language Pathologists There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health- Part Time / Prn 5/21/10 Roseburg DOE
Speech Language Pathologist 6/17/10 Portland
School Based SLP 6/29/10 The Dalles $36.00/hr to $46.00/hr
PT Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Innovative Senior Care 7/31/10 Forest Grove
Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Innovative Senior Care 8/21/10 Mcminnville DOE
Speech and Language Pathologist Part-Time 8/21/10 Salem
Therapist-Speech #67035 8/24/10 Mount Angel to $41.71/day DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Speech and Language Pathologists The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 109 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Speech Language Pathologist - CPT, Days 8/30/10 Roseburg Mercy Medical Center Roseburg
Speech Language Pathologist - Full time, Medford, OR 8/30/10 Medford Peoplefirst Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; Speech-Language Path. 8/30/10 Portland Multnomah ESD
Speech Language Pathologist - SLP in Home Care 8/30/10 Portland Gentiva Health Services
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health 8/29/10 Bend Reflectx Services
Speech Therapist Traveler Position for a Skilled Nursing Facility-TRAVEL SLP SNF 8/29/10 Coos Bay Critical Connection
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Skilled Nursing Facility 8/29/10 Hermiston Reflectx Services
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 Pendleton Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 Albany Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist Traveler- Travel SLP in SNF Setting 8/29/10 Pendleton Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 McMinnville Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF Position 8/29/10 Coos Bay Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 Wheeler Critical Connection
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 Gresham Critical Connection
SLP/Speech Therapist, Home Health Setting 8/29/10 Bend Direct Therapy
SLP/Speech Therapist, SNF Setting 8/29/10 Bend Direct Therapy
Speech Language Pathologist-Skilled Nursing Facility-SLP SNF 8/29/10 Salem Critical Connection
Allied Health: Speech Pathologist and Assistant 8/29/10 Medford Cirrus Allied
Speech Language Pathologist- SLP for Home Health Job 8/29/10 Eugene Critical Connection
SLP, Speech Language Pathologist 8/28/10 Pendleton Infinity MedStaff
Speech Language Pathologist - CPT, Days 8/28/10 Roseburg Mercy Medical Center Roseburg
SLP/Speech Therapist 8/28/10 Coos Bay Medical Staffing Source of America, INC
SLP/Speech Therapist, Home Health Setting 8/28/10 Bend Medical Staffing Source of America, INC
SLP/Speech Therapist, SNF Setting 8/28/10 Bend Medical Staffing Source of America, INC
SLP, Speech Language Pathologist 8/28/10 Coos Bay Infinity MedStaff
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State of Oregon License Information for Speech and Language Pathologists
License License Authority Web Site
Speech Language Pathologists www.bspa.state.or.us
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate www.bspa.state.or.us
Wages for Speech and Language Pathologists
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $22.57 $26.82 $31.50 $37.82 $45.80 $34.46 $71,676
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 30.75 35.80 40.85 45.44 52.50 40.49 84,209
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 22.27 25.64 30.93 35.37 39.57 30.76 63,988
Lane 22.38 26.03 30.08 33.63 37.20 29.57 61,514
Jackson / Josephine 28.06 31.42 35.72 39.09 41.13 34.79 72,366
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 26.47 28.05 30.63 34.78 40.56 32.31 67,198
Klamath / Lake 18.71 25.92 28.70 31.00 32.89 27.38 56,952
Clackamas 22.25 26.00 29.78 34.30 39.93 30.05 62,497
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Speech and Language Pathologists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 832 958 126 15.1% 13 16 29
Multnomah / Washington 293 343 50 17.1% 5 6 11
Clackamas 86 108 22 25.6% 2 2 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 84 95 11 13.1% 1 2 3
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 65 74 9 13.8% 1 1 2
Lane 53 59 6 11.3% 1 1 2
Douglas 48 50 2 4.2% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 44 52 8 18.2% 1 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 43 49 6 14.0% 1 1 1
Coos / Curry 24 26 2 8.3% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 22 25 3 13.6% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 20 22 2 10.0% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 19 22 3 15.8% 0 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Speech and Language Pathologists
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 832
Total, All Industries Private 303
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 293
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 125
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 109
Home Health Care Services Private 10
Hospitals Private 150
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 149
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 15
Total, All Industries Federal 20
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 20
Total, All Industries State 19
Educational Services State 18
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 18
Total, All Industries Local 489
Educational Services Local 88
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 80
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 25
Social Assistance Local 24
Individual and Family Services Local 24
Public Administration Local 376
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 372
Educational Requirements for Speech and Language Pathologists Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a doctorate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Speech and Language Pathologists
  • Analyze Human Speech Problems
  • Analyze Medical Data
  • Analyze Speech, Language And Hearing Data
  • Analyze Therapy Response
  • Apply Clinical Problem Solving Techniques
  • Apply Cognition Theory
  • Apply Disabilities Theory
  • Apply Head And Oral Anatomy Theory
  • Apply Hearing Theory
  • Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
  • Apply Human Developmental Disease Theory
  • Apply Human Growth And Development Theory
  • Apply Human Speech Theory
  • Apply Institutional Care Procedures
  • Apply Language Theory
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Medical Diagnostic Techniques
  • Apply Memory Theory
  • Apply Patient Care Procedures
  • Apply Research Methodology To Health Care
  • Collect Clinical Data
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Patient Evaluations
  • Document Medical Prognosis
  • Evaluate And Record Language Abilities
  • Evaluate And Record Speech Production
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Practice Preventive Procedures In Medical Therapy Setting
  • Prepare Patient Reports
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Remedial Speech And Hearing Services
  • Recognize Needs Of Communication-Impaired Persons
  • Recommend Treatments For Speech Or Hearing Problems
  • Research Human Speech Problems
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach Communication Techniques To Respiration-Impaired Individuals
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Speech and Language Pathologists The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Speech and Language Pathologists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Speech and Language Pathologists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Audiologists 64%
Therapists, All Other 36%
Occupational Therapists 32%
Recreational Therapists 31%