Speech Pathologist

Overview 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. 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 Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school Licenses and Certifications CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA or ARC Business Unit: Piedmont Newnan Hospital #J-18808-Ljbffr