Speech Pathologist

Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.


Required Hours: 32 hours a week Tuesday-Friday and rotating weekends.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.


MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology.
BLS certification through AHA or ARC.


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
None