Voice Therapist

$55,000 to $100,000+

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Works with patients that suffer from such problems like vocal cord nodules, vocal cord polyps, spasmodic dysphonia, paralyzed vocal cords, etc.

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The Voice Therapist is a Speech Pathologist who concentrates in the area of treating the voice specifically. Individuals who are Voice Therapists do not have to undertake different requirements than Speech Pathologists as the position is simply a concentration area, as mentioned.

Usually based on referral from a general physician, the Voice Therapist will treat patients with voice disorders. Meaning they will provide voice rehabilitation that results from a disorder. Different than a singing teacher who will work with the voice to improve singing ability, the Voice Therapist will work with the voice to improve general communication.

Voice therapy is usually needed for rehabilitation after surgery. Voice Therapists will also work to prevent the recurrence of previously held disorders, usually in combination with other medications and interventions. Also, it is usually the Voice Therapist who will try and work to improve the condition of the patient, and if successful in doing so, can save the patient from having to receive surgery.

Salaries
Generally, Voice Therapists will earn between $55,000 and $100,000. However, salaries depend on a number of factors, and vary depending on where one works and more. For instance, those who work in nursing care facilities usually earn the most, while general medical practitioners earn something in the middle; those working in education usually earn the least.

Employment prospects are good for aspiring Voice Therapists, especially for those willing to relocate. This is due to overall growth in the occupation along with the fact that Voice Therapist positions are relevant across a few different industries, among other factors.

Advancement
To advance their career, the Voice Therapist can look to move from a lower paying job in education for example into a position within a prestigious hospital or care facility. One can also advance their career by setting up their own private practice.

As mentioned for the Speech Pathologist, the Voice Therapist must have a master's degree. Also, Voice Therapists usually need supervised clinical training under a practicing Voice Therapist. Practice in a university, hospital, or rehabilitation center is also useful.

Successful Voice Therapists must have an understanding nature and should have advanced patience when dealing with their patients, because breakthroughs and improvements are not always made immediately, or at all. Confidence in their abilities and a passion for what they do is also necessary for aspiring Voice Therapists.

Voice Therapists may belong to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which is the organization that strives to provide quality services for professionals in this industry.

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