Speech Pathologist

RESPONSIBLE FOR\:
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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED\:
Masters 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).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\:
None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW\:
Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology. BLS certification through AHA.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS\:
None.