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Specialties that raise your pay or your options

• Swallowing and feeding

  The core of hospital work. Therapists who are confident with swallowing studies are always in demand.

• Bilingual practice

  Genuinely short supply. Many districts and clinics pay a stipend for a certified bilingual therapist.

• Augmentative and alternative communication

  Speech devices and communication boards for people who cannot speak. Specialized and growing.

• Early intervention

  Birth to three, usually in family homes. Flexible hours and often contract work paid per visit.