Speech Pathologist, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic evaluations and speech-language pathology services for patients with communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia across neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric groups.

You will supervise rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers and may orient and guide assigned staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification required by ASHA.
• GA licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations for patients with communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia, and interpreting assessment data.
• Supervises rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers; may orient and guide assigned staff.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication disorders

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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

Education

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Required
• Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA or ARC Required

Business Unit : Company Name
Piedmont Newton Hospital