Aud/Speech Pathologist 3

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a qualified Audiologist/Speech Pathologist 3 for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The role involves administering evaluations, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to support patients’ communication and hearing needs.

Responsibilities include counseling patients, fitting devices, and teaching exercises to improve speech and swallowing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology and current Georgia licensure and/or certification to practice in the area of assignment and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Aud/Speech Pathologist 2 (HCP011) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administers hearing and speech-language evaluations with specialized instruments and tests.
• Supports communication with non-speaking patients using sign language or assistive technology.
• Teaches patients exercises to improve tongue, jaw, facial muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
• Develops treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Maintains accurate patient records and monitors progress throughout care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Sign language

Aural rehabilitation

Education

Master's in SLP

Tools

Audiology equipment

Hearing aid fitting

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

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Job Title:
Aud/Speech Pathologist 3
Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000006133
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
SALARY: $93,763.00 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Audiologist/Speech Pathologist 3 at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary:$93,763.00 annually

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• - Administers hearing and speech-language evaluations, tests, and examinations to determine the type and degree of impairment using specialized instruments, electronic equipment, and written or oral assessments.
• - Supports communication with non-speaking patients through appropriate alternative communication methods, including sign language or computer technology.
• - Counsels and instructs patients in techniques to improve hearing and communication, including sign language or lip-reading, as appropriate.
• - Develops individualized speech and language exercise programs to improve communication skills.
• - Evaluates hearing and speech-language disorders, assessment results, and medical history to develop treatment plans for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• - Assesses swallowing function and needs related to dysphagia and aspiration in accordance with PNS policy.
• - Examines and cleans patients’ ear canals, as applicable to the assignment and within the practitioner’s scope of practice.
• - Fits and dispenses assistive devices, including hearing aids, as applicable to the assignment.
• - Maintains accurate patient records throughout care, including initial evaluations, treatment progress, and discharge.
• - Monitors patients’ progress and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.
• - Plans and conducts treatment programs in consultation with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• - Recommends assistive communication or hearing devices based on patients’ needs.
• - Refers patients for additional medical or educational services when appropriate.
• - Teaches patients exercises and techniques to improve control and strength of the tongue, jaw, facial muscles, and breathing mechanisms, as clinically appropriate.

Technical Competencies

• - Knowledge of typical speech and language development.
• - Knowledge of the nature and causes of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• - Knowledge of diagnostic instruments and equipment relevant to the assigned specialty.
• - Knowledge of assessment procedures for speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• - Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and document patient progress.
• - Ability to communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology, or both, from an accredited college or university and current Georgia licensure and/or certification to practice in the area of assignment and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Aud/Speech Pathologist 2 (HCP011) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.