Speech and Language Therapist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Speech and Language Therapist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Undertaking patient assessments
  • Maintaining records and case notes
  • Liaising with doctors, physiotherapists, teachers and family members and carers
  • Performing controlled therapy sessions with individuals, groups and/or families.
  • Planning and providing appropriate treatment
  • Giving advice and support to patients, family members and teachers
  • Writing reports

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Speech and Language Therapist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Speech and Language Therapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.