Speech Pathologist

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders for patients across diverse care settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document outcomes. Piedmont offers a supportive, inclusive culture focused on respect, innovation, and patient-centered care, along with robust training, professional development, and opportunities for career growth within our statewide, non-profit health system.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Document assessments, goals, and patient progress in the EMR accurately and timely
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation team members on coordinated care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, home exercises, and strategies to support communication and swallowing
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensure, and documentation standards
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities offered by Piedmont Healthcare

Required Skills

• Speech and language assessment
• Swallowing (dysphagia) assessment and treatment
• Treatment planning and intervention
• Use of standardized assessment tools
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) strategies
• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology