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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (FT)
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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.
$81,774 / year median in South Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Provides optimal speech-language pathology services to include evaluation, treatment, patient/family education, and discharge planning for patients with speech, language, cognition and swallowing disorders. Participates as a team member in a rehabilitative environment as well as department program development and operations. This job has an emphasis with serving the pediatric population. Requirements Applicant must have a Master's degree from accredited university, SC license or eligible for application, ASHA standards for Certificate of Clinical Competence, 2 years' experience preferred, CPR certification.