Speech Pathologist, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Covington (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Georgia is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with acute care experience. MBSS interpretation is preferred.

The role includes coordinating consultations, assessing patients and implementing therapy plans to maximize communication and swallowing outcomes. Responsibilities include supervising rehab technicians, students, and observers, and providing care across neonatal to geriatric ages.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program.
• CCC-SLP certification (ASHA) required or in good standing.
• Georgia licensure required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations for patients with communication disorders and/or dysphagia; interprets assessment data; plans and performs treatment interventions to restore function and maximize potential.
• Cares for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Supervises rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers; may orient and guide assigned staff.

Education

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

Job description

Overview:

This is a full-time position working at Piedmont Newton. We are looking for an outstanding and experienced candidate with Acute care speech-language pathology experience and experience performing and interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) is preferred.

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