Speech Pathologist, PRN

Piedmont HealthCare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare in Newnan, Georgia, is seeking a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist responsible for providing evaluations and treatment for patients with communication disorders. The role includes planning and implementing treatment programs and supervising rehabilitation staff.

Qualified candidates must hold a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess necessary certifications. This position offers opportunities to work with varied age groups including neonates and geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited graduate school required.
• CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist certification from ASHA.
• Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and diagnostic evaluations for communication disorders.
• Interpret assessment data and plan intervention programs.
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication disorders

Patient care

Supervision

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Job description

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