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Speech Pathologist - Outpatient
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,531 / year median in Georgia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule:
32 hour schedule Responsibilities Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; and interpreting assessment data; planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff. Qualifications Education Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school Required Licenses and Certifications CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Required Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology Required BCLS - Basic Life Support throughAHA or ARC Required Business Unit :
Company Name Piedmont Rockdale HospitalBenefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance