Speech Therapist

Responsibilities: The Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. Qualifications:
Education

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• ST - Speech Therapist Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of practice. Required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital