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Southland Healthcare & Rehab

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time

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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

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Description:
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) - assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across all ages, working in diverse healthcare, educational, and research settings. Core Responsibilities SLPs work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
Their duties include:
Evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Providing therapy for speech sound disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, language delays, aphasia, and dysphagia. Educating and training families, caregivers, and other professionals. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Engaging in research, professional advocacy, and supervision of support personnel or students
Requirements:
Education and Licensure A master's degree in speech-language pathology is typically required State licensure is mandatory in all U.S. states, usually requiring clinical experience and passing a national exam. Certification from organizations such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is common. At least 1-2 years' experience in the profession.