Speech Pathologist
Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Columbus, GA, 31901, USA
Columbus, GA, 31901, USA
- Healthcare
- speech-language pathology
- communication disorders
- diagnostic evaluations
This role involves providing speech-language pathology services including assessments, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for communication disorders and oropharyngeal dysphagia across all age groups. The speech pathologist supervises rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers while ensuring effective patient care and treatment planning. Required qualifications include a master's degree, certification from ASHA, state licensure, and BLS certification.
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: Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Required
- No experience required Required
- Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology. BLS certification through AHA or ARC Required




