Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Georgetown, GA

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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PRN Speech Pathologist

  • Georgetown, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Georgetown, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Pathologist

  • Lumpkin, GA (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lumpkin, GA (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Near Bakerhill, Alabama

  • Bakerhill, AL (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bakerhill, AL (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 17 hours ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

School-based Speech Language Pathologists needed near Lumpkin, Georgia

  • Lumpkin, GA (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lumpkin, GA (11 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Job Details: Location: near Lumpkin, Georgia Job Type: Contract- W2 Job Hours: Full-time - following school district schedule....

Actively Interviewing- Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) near Richland, Georgia

  • Richland, GA (22 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richland, GA (22 miles from Georgetown, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is actively interviewing dedicated Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) to join our team in the Richland, Georgia area. Come join our team, and help make students' lives better!...

School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Georgetown, GA

  • Georgetown, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Georgetown, GA
  • 19 days ago

Category Schools - SLP Job Type Contract Soliant is seeking a licensed and qualified candidate to fill the position of a Speech Language Pathologist for a school district near the Georgetown area....

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Georgetown, GA

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Georgetown, GA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Georgetown, GA
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%