Speech Pathologist, PRN, Days

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia
• 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
• Providing patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric
• Supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers
• May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff

Qualifications

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