Speech Language Pathologist Pediatric

*** Job is located in Griffin, GA ***

We are seeking a qualified and experienced speech pathologist to join our company. In this position, you will play a key role in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders in patients. You will be expected to be thorough and communicative with your patients and staff.

Speech Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication disorders
• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty
• Determines the extent of communication problems by giving standardized tests or basic reading and vocalizing tasks
• Identifies treatment options
• Creates and carries out individualized treatment plans
• Works with patients to increase their ability to read and write
• Teaches alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with limited or no speech capability
• Teaches patients how to make sounds and improve their voices
• Works with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow
• Counsels families and patients on how to cope with communication disorders
• Works with people who have inappropriate pitch or tone
• Helps with speech cadence and fluency
• Keeps us with administrative tasks, such as patient records

Speech Pathologist Requirements and Qualifications

• Possesses a master's degree
• Has completed undergrad and focused on specific speech disorders, alternative communication methods, and swallowing disorders
• Completed supervised clinical work
• Must be licensed in all jurisdictions